About Mata-kantiga
Mata-kantiga is a music genre that emerged in Malaysia. It is usually classed as a form of Malay music.
From Wikipedia
Mata-kantiga (from old Portuguese, literally meaning, “kill the song”) is a Malay genre of music of Portuguese origin, very similar to other Portuguese folk music, like the Desgarrada (Portugal), to Repente, Cururu and Trova (Brazil).
Cultivated mainly in the area of Malacca (in Malaysia), it's a type of song where a man and a woman change improvised verses, divided generally in three types: romantic (cantigas de amigo, Portuguese for "songs of friendship"), mock (cantigas de mal dizer, Portuguese for "songs of ill-saying") and miscellaneous.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Mata-kantiga.
- ↑ Malay music
Frequently asked questions
What is Mata-kantiga?
Mata-kantiga is a music genre that emerged in Malaysia. It is usually classed as a form of Malay music.
Where and when did Mata-kantiga originate?
Mata-kantiga originated in Malaysia.