Comparsa

A comparsa is a group of singers, musicians and dancers that take part in carnivals and other festivities in Spain and Latin America.

Other ensembles can also be found at the carnival, such as chirigotas, coros de carnaval, and cuartetos carnavalescos.

[2] Cuban comparsas originate in the eastern part of the island, specifically in the streets of Santiago de Cuba.

[3] Famous comparsas from Havana include La Sultana, El Alacrán and Guaracheros de Regla.

Diablo Cojuelo is the most popular character in the Dominican carnival and each province has unique elements.

Comparsa on the streets of Maturín , Venezuela .
1925 book of songs by the Pescadores Calabreses comparsa from the Carnival of Málaga , Spain .
Diablo Cojuelo tradicional del carnaval Dominicano