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    The Influence of African Music African music is unique. It is a form of freedom and expression that attempt to revolutionize societies for the better. African music has turned the pain of slavery into musical and artistic greatness. The music of Africa has an exponential journey through major nations and countries around the world such as the Caribbean, USA, and Brazil. The African influence in the music contributed in displaying the struggle and success that these nations have experienced over the

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    that this dance was invented 500 years ago by African slaves working in Brazil. What made this dance so attractive to the African slaves was that it allowed the participants to get away with fighting. The Frevo, which later became known as the Capoeira, would in essence, be a battle between dancers, however when a guard came near the performance it would

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    Having the Merasi, master musicians of Rajasthan, perform live at Colby College provided students and faculty with a cultural experience unlike any that I have attended. The Merasi, from the Thar Desert in Pakistan, have found great success through their music despite their status in the caste system. As a family group, they have been able to gain the international attention that they needed to establish both music and literacy education for their people back home. Although very few people in our

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    it was highlighted in the musical break”. Hence the name breakdancers.(Rose 47) The moves that are done in breakdancing share resemblances to a number of Afro-diaspora dances and well as African American dances, Afro- Brazilian martial arts dance Capoeira and even common dances don in the 1920’s. While the dance moves are deeply rooted in the cultures that created them, they are not just limited to

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    In Recreating Africa: Culture, Kinship, and Religion in the African-Portuguese World, 1441-1770, James Sweet explains his main reason for writing this book. He states “This book contributes to the scholarly revision of the African diaspora, focusing on African peoples and the cultures they created in the Portuguese colonial world between 1441 and 1770. The geographic center of the work unquestionably is Brazil. Brazil took in more slaves than any other European colony, during the period prior to

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    Since the beginning of time, music and dance has been a form of entertainment for millions of people. As audiences across the world prepare for dance performances, they typically expect to see something that is lively, exciting, and unique. However, what most audiences of dance and musical performances neglect to consider is the origins and importance these forms of dance and music have on culture. It is truly astounding how synonymous music and history have been and continue to be. Understanding

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    Prison TIME-Prison TWINE Jailhouse Boxing, Stato and the 52blocks One of the forms or styles of the FOA that Black people have developed is a Twining called the 52 Blocks or Jailhouse /State boxing (In fact, various names have become adopted over the years). As spoken countless times, the Blackman has been fighting since the beginning of time, he’s, a natural born fighter. Many people have asked questions about this American made art- form, “Jailhouse boxing or formally called the 52 Blocks.”

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