Tacuabe was Formerly a tribe in southern South America, the Charrua were slowly killed and integrated into the prevailing cultures of Uruguay and southern Brazil following the arrival of European settlers. ...Charrua, natives of the region which is now The Republic Eastern of the Uruguay (Spanish: República Oriental del Uruguay), is a Spanish speaking country located in southern South America. ...Uruguay. After the European conquest and the colonization, their population declined at the hands of local authorities, and they were practically exterminated by 1830. The last four charruas, including Vaimaca, Senaque, Guyunusa and Tacuabe, were taken to Paris by François Curel in 1833, to be displayed like circus attractions. Guyunusa and Tacuabe gave birth to a daughter few months after they were taken. Vaimaca, Senaque and Guyunusa died during the first year in France. Tacuabe and his baby escaped, and disappeared after reaching the city of Lyons), see Lyons (disambiguation). ...Lyons.
In Montevideo, Uruguay there is a monument "The last Charruas", depicting Tacuabe.
From the point of view of Ediciones Tacuabé, a record that sold well permitted the existence of two or three which sold poorly, since the company was not supposed to make money but to re-invest every penny in something new that needed support.
The label Tacuabé was the vehicle for art music, while the label Ayuí was devoted to popular music.
Yet thirty years have passed since the first records were issued, and these thirty years show that it is possible for this "nonsense" venture to survive, as long as its activist spirit is oriented towards the benefit of the large community [42].