Music, in particular Creole music, stimulates emotions and can mitigate pain and turn it into expectation, illusion and joy; in fact, it is a very valuable tool to evoke patriotic fervor, mental health expert affirmed.
Dr. Humberto Castillo, General Director at National Mental Health Institute, claimed that many of the Creole Music lyrics refer to loss, betrayal and neglect, but such topics are explored through cheerful tones and rhythms, which elicit expectation and encourage people to move.
This musical genre stimulates primary emotions (sadness, joy, anger and fear), so Creole Music Day is an emotionally significant celebration that evokes integration, catharsis and hope.
“This music triggers contradictory emotions such as the joy of getting together, but it also evokes pain, loss, illusion, memories and nostalgia,” he added.
For instance, he continued, “vals” puts emphasis on the couple synchrony, a prudent and delicate approach, a way of getting close and distant at the same time.
On the other hand, “marinera” reflects the whole process of falling in love, the flirtation, the harmony of the couple.
Lastly, folkloric music, as is the case of “huaylas,” radiates the playful fights every couple has.
Castillo urged people to celebrate Creole Music Day by eliciting positive moments, which will enable them to share and bring memories back. He also advised to avoid consumption of alcohol, as it is a bad companion and an obstacle that can affect health and distort the real patriotic fervor.
(END) NDP/RRC/RMB
Published: 10/31/2015