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Meaning of MACUMBA

Pronunciation:  mu'kûmbu

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a Brazilian religious cult of African origin; combines voodoo elements with singing a chanting and dancing
  2. [n]  popular dance music of Brazil; derived from the practices of the macumba religious cult
 
 See Also: cult, popular music, popular music genre, religious cult

 

 

 

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