Panpipes are one of the traditional instruments that still thrive today at every kind of celebration and ritual. Another instrument that remains tremendously popular is the quenas, a simple notched end flute. These, too, can be heard at celebrations and rituals. Peru, also, is home to a new breed of Andean tropical music, chicha. The most widespread urban music in Peru, chicha is a fusion of traditional highland huayno, rock and urban cumbia.
As well as many other religions/likewise, traditional religions belong to those, whom practicing and celebrating life-cycle rituals play an essential role throughout the one’s life. In Africa; for example, the most popular yet well-known rituals such as, birth, coming of age, marriage, and death in general concepts are reasonably extensive between each other. First, the native African civilizations and their pattern of performing life-cycle practices are frequently initiated as some type of contributions to the familial/ancestral spirits. These offered gifts are a combination of food such as pumpkins, honey, and yams, with different beverages; for example, water or something stronger left at the worship places “… taken out and poured over the ancestral, burial ground” (Sinaiko, xli). Therefore, birth as a first ritual plays an important part, and shortly after birth, it is crucial to name a newborn baby.
Kathakali According to Ettumanoor Parameswaran Kannan, a traditional Kathakali performer, in Sanskrit katha means story and kali means performance (Uyehara). Thus the form is literally the performance of a story, or according to Eugenio Barba, “acting out stories” (Barba 1967:37). Kannan is also clear in stating that, although most Western scholars consider Kathakali as a dance-drama, it is in reality a theatre form in which dance is used effectively. Kathakali is a group performance, and the dancers take the roles of characters in Hindu mythology, especially the epic pieces, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, as well as the Puranas. (Barba 1967:37).
History of the Mariachi The best scholarly opinion is that the word mariachi has native roots. One theory is that it comes from the name of the wood used to make the platform on which the performers danced to the music of the village musicians. But whatever the true source, the word today has one meaning that is crystal clear: Mariachi means on of the most exciting and enchanting musical ensembles found anywhere in the world. In the complete Mariachi group today there are as many as six to eight violins, two trumpets and a guitar- are all standard European instruments. Natives, who had their own highly developed musical traditions, quickly mastered European musical practices.
By the 1980s dance had come full circle and modern dance (or, by this time, 'contemporary dance') was clearly still a highly technical and political vehicle for many practitioners. Existing alongside classical ballet, the two art-forms were by now living peacefully next door to one another with little of the rivalry and antipathy of previous eras. In a cleverly designed comment on this ongoing rivalry the brilliant collaboration of Twyla Tharp and Ballet dance was ultimately achieved. The present time sees us still in the very competitive artistic atmosphere where choreographers compete to produce the most shocking work, however, there are still glimpses of beauty to be had, and much incredible dancing in an age where dance
Ana Azucena Proffesor Music 25 11 March 3015 Salsa is one of the most dynamic and important musical phenomena of the 1900's represented by a second generation of salseros. In many Hispanic communities, it remains today the most popular style of dance music. Salsa represents a mix of Latin musical genres, but its primary component are the Cuban son with a combination of Afro-Cuban dance(1). The Spanish and Afro-Cuban musical elements were combined, both in terms of rhythm and the instruments, with heavy use of percussion a few examples are (clave, maracas, conga, bongo ), the instruments and the singers often mimic the call and response patterns of traditional African songs, and then segue into the chorus. Although, many argue that salsa originated in Cuba, Puerto Rico also played an enormous role in the orgin of salsa music.
Contemporary uses the body’s natural lines and energy to create new movements which have a greater range and fluidity then conventional dance. Just add water and Aether are both very unusual dance pieces. They are very out there and sometimes make you uncomfortable they way they move their bodies. Chunky Move likes to break away from traditional dance and break boundaries. In one of their pieces ‘Hydra’, choreographed by Gideon Obarzanek
Rattles are important to the Native American culture because they are a sign of independence and utilize the “three kingdoms”: the animal kingdom for the material used to create the container, the mineral kingdom for the paints or sound and the plant kingdom for the wooden handle of the rattle. The Native Americans realized the power of the music being able to attract spiritual energy through the trance-like state brought on by the music. It was often believed that chants accompanied by
Native American culture (Native American Art History, 2014) Native Americans have a very rich culture littered with struggle, strife and success. Their stories are steeped in tradition, spirituality and closely tied with Mother Nature. Many aspects mainstream culture are adapted from Native American cultures. Symbols such as the sun on the New Mexico flag are actually taken straight from Native American culture. Other symbols often used are teepees, totem poles, peace pipes, and moccasins.
Throughout history, theatre has been an element in culture and society altogether. It evolved from a mere form of entertainment to an art as well, gradually shifting and forming. Famous playwrights emerged; famous productions were showered in gratitude. Yet, no production is truly alike. However, as ideas contrast and compare so does theatre.