Análise, rearmonização e interpretação de música soul moçambicana: caso “Maputo” de Hortêncio Langa

Abstract

The objective of this study is to analyze the harmony of the song “Maputo” by Hortêncio Langa, reharmonize it and interpret it. The intention is to understand the function of each chord used in the song and to assign new chords to the song, in this way a new harmony will emerge, and an analysis will be made of the results obtained correlating the original harmony. The study is intended to offer a fresh harmonic approach, bring a new perspective and provide a different emotional feel to the piece. To achieve the objectives, the artistic research method was applied using a qualitative approach as the research model. Bibliographical research was also integrated, using theories that address the themes of harmonic analysis, harmony, reharmonization and musical interpretation. Among the principal aspects observed in the harmony proposed by the composer, the use of triad chords, primary and secondary dominant chords was notable. A clear understanding of these concepts contributed to a precise analysis of the music and consequent reharmonization of the music, where tetrad chords, primary dominant chords, secondary dominant chords, substitute dominants, second cadentials, disguised dominants and diminished preparations were applied.