Special occasions owned a distinctive type of African music. The African Diaspora, West African music, and music of the Colonies all had various musical instruments. West African music was representative, or the head of African music before the slave trade to America. It was incomparable to any other music in the style of which it was played as well as the motivation as to why it was played. West African music was documented around the 1600's when explorers kept note of what had been found when traveling.
INTEREST music cannot be justified simply IN BLACK as an effort to pacify Afro-Americans or their supporters. If this music is noteworthy for economic or faddish reasons, the energy expended will ultimately be in vain. Black music is distinct from music in the Western tradition, and that difference becomes more obvious the closer its roots are to Africa. This is not to say, however, that the Black composer of symphonies and chamber music has abandoned his heritage entirely. Although many of the elements of Black culture have been absorbed into the mainstream of American life and have helped give it its unique identity, real understanding is gained by observing the extent to which Black music is distinct from that of Europe.
Those styles of music are Calypso, and Bachata. Calypso music became popular in the year of 1912, and many Calypso recordings were being made in the year 1912. By the 1920 Calypso music was being used in carnivals, and functions. Bachata music became popular in the 1980s, and was used in gatherings, parties and other type of functions. Both of these styles of music were influenced by sex, love, and by the way the men thought they had dominance over women.
I can truly say that I am guilty of not knowing the historical background of it even thou it has been a part of me from birth. This paper will cover the history of Salsa music as well as the queen of salsa Ms. Celia Cruz. Many people will disagree where Salsa music originated but most can agree that the birthplace was Cuba. As stated in just salsa.com, “Salsa music is a synthesis of European and African musical influences that was born in Cuba. The European part being mainly the melodies and harmony of the Andalucia region of Spain (the homeland of the Conquistadors), while the African part in Salsa is mainly from the western coast of Africa where the slave trade was most prevalent.” ("Justsalsa.com," n.d, p. 1) It is said that “Between 1930 and 1960 there were musicians from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico and South America coming to New York to perform.
The montuno involves a rhythmic backbeat infused with often-improvised solos. These solos became the focus of the mambo, and the most important part of the song. Danzon is widely considered the official style of music in Cuba. The danzon style of music was heavily influenced by the French-Haitian contradance, which was imported to Cuba from Haiti. Originally, danzon orchestras consisted of e typical orchestra instruments.
Gill's strongest points is that, “the politically correct 'race denial' perspective in society as a whole suppresses dialogue,” and similarily is, “allowing ignorance to replace knowledge and suspicion to replace familiarity.” my class example *the importance of bones- *race only being skin deep *needs a more open dialogue- (most people who publish have political/cultural beliefs that swade our opinions *race leads to racism- yet, but not after more education and more of an open dialogue. In a world based largely around media- and their portral- the education and open dialogue is stinted- and unfortunately the issue is compouned by political strife most of the time. Perception is skewed due to our current world climate. I agree with oponent's side of him that racial categories for human kind are “arbitrary and meaningless”
Eugenics The idea of eugenics is clearly an old world set of ideals that in hindsight are both absurd and naïve. What today we might consider a problem in society based on lack of opportunity, eugenicists would view as a continuance of bad genes being passed from generation to generation. According to these old world ideals factors such as race or race mixing contribute to these social blemishes. Early eugenicists sometimes defined race by physical appearance, language, or region of origin. In addition to physical or regional attributes, eugenicists would accompany their definitions of race through anthropometry, which is the measurement of body parts.
English 1100c Accidental Racist Even though race is based on socially evaluated perceptions that are often times false and insulting, it is important to analyze the way this holds implications for the formation of both group and individual identity. Accidental Racist is a much controversial song Written by Brad Paisley and LL Cool J. Having people from both races speak and talk about the common stereotypes and its views on the current people. “To the man that waited on me at the Starbucks down on Main, I hope you understand When I put on that t-shirt, the only thing I meant to say is I'm a Skynyrd fan The red flag on my chest somehow is like the elephant in the corner of the south” The song starts off with Brad Paisley walking into a bar with a t-shirt on that had the Confederate flag on it. The Confederate flag represents white supremacy and Slavery.
Capoeira history is passed through word of mouth, folklore and most commonly through music. All have made similar claims that Capoeira developed in all three states around the same time. The argument of whether Capoeira is African or Brazilian, though it may be controversial, is just a simple as the statements above. The art of Capoeira was developed over a half of a millennium ago in colonial Brazil, making it Brazilian and not African. The lack of written documentation will always prohibit the one hundred percent sureness of Capoeira being Brazilian but understanding what is known and a little common sense can give one enough evidence to support that statement.
The dominant culture People consider the dominant (official) definition of Puerto Rican culture a mix of three different heritage; Spanish, Indian(Taino), and African. Spanish is by far the main heritage. Other people view the dominant (official) view of Puerto Rico culture very differently. The official so called view of the culture is that the culture( traditions, customs, rituals) are constantly being invented, is not about the past is about the present. According to Rivera from the article, “Will the real Puerto Rican culture please stand up”, the defense of Puerto Rican culture has been viewed by most independensitas as means as an end, of attaining political independence from the United States.