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Folk Culture Of African Americans

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Customs originate from hearths. Folk customs have unknown origins and may have multiple hearths, while popular customs originate in more developed countries for the recreational leisure. Folk music serves the purpose of storytelling. Popular music is written to be sold. While some forms of popular music contain references to local places or events, the purpose of the music is to appeal to the world and a larger audience. Popular culture diffuses hierarchically through rapid communication from electronic devices and transportation networks. Folk culture diffuses through relocation diffusion. Soccer is a folk tradition that was popularized and then globalized. The distribution of sports depends on the fans willing to pay for events.
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