La Melaza
All-women's drum line and comparsa founded in 2005 to perform at the 8-March International Women's Day march; its first call drew 80 drummers and 50 dancers including the Afrogama collective. Organized as a cooperative active in feminist causes including the fight against gender violence. Name from Tite Curet Alonso's song 'Caras lindas.'
First women's comparsa to enter Desfile de Llamadas (2008).
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Other candombe comparsas
Cultural association and comparsa founded by Margarita Barrios and Waldemar 'Cachila' Silva, named after the address of the historic Mediomundo conventillo (Cuareim 1080) where the Cuareim toque was born. Heir to the legendary Morenada; most-winning comparsa of the 21st century at the Desfile de Llamadas with seven titles, including the 2025 championship. Runs a children's snack program and solidarity kitchen.
Founded in 1997, parades every Sunday from its mural at Carlos Gardel and Julio Herrera y Obes. About ninety members; uses only natural leather drum heads as a statement of authenticity to the Cuareim toque madre. Linked to drum-maker Fernando 'Lobo' Núñez and was historically integrated by singer Rubén Rada.
Founded in 1988 (registered 1987) following the Cordón toque madre tradition of Zumbaé and Lonjas de Gaboto. Originally to be called 'Los Hijos del Cordón'. Renamed La Sara del Cordón in 2023 after a family dispute among heirs of founder César Pintos; the new name continues the multi-champion legacy.
Comparsa based at Club Barracas, created and led for decades by candombe legend Julio 'Kanela' Sosa; now directed by José Luis 'Colo' Brun. Famous for its African-themed staging including drummers costumed as lions. Plays the three drums (piano, chico, repique) and is one of the most decorated comparsas of recent decades.
Founded in 2001 in Malvín by 'Pepe' Infantozzi and others; name expresses 'everyone enjoys what we do.' Colors taken from a diversity flag brought back from Key West. Operates a cultural center at Teatro Alfredo Moreno, rehearses Sundays on Orinoco street, parades each February on Isla de Flores.
Historic Palermo comparsa from the Complejo Reus al Sur tenement (a.k.a. Barrio Ansina), one of the standard-bearers of the aggressive Ansina toque madre alongside Fantasía Negra and Concierto Lubolo. Direct ancestor of today's Valores de Ansina.