Their work songs, dance tunes, and religious music—and the syncopated, swung, remixed, rocked, and rapped music of their descendants—would become the lingua franca of American music, eventually ...

Each travelling section is separated with a lively bounce and clap on the spot; knees bending up and down in time with the music. If you are planning to perform the dance - in assembly or on a ...

Amapiano is one of South Africa's biggest musical exports, thanks to its viral dance challenges and catchy beats. West ...

A section of the African Dance Rhythms group after a performance The ideal ingredients for an outstanding presentation of traditional music and dance include appropriate repertoire and ...

Owned and run by Oumou Sangaré, the place takes its name from the region in southern Mali from where she originates, as well as its unique style of West African dance music based on the earthy ...

West Africa; a song that pays homage to a king from North Madagascar; music from a camel tournament, performed by Tuareg women of the Sahara Desert; a work song from Togo; a descriptive piece about a ...

In Mozambique, dance and music are central to cultural continuity ... House (May 23–26), DanceAfrica continues its tradition of African cultural engagement through classes, discussions ...

They turned that love into a livelihood by teaching school children the history behind traditional African music and dance. "In Africa they did everything to the rhythm," Shawne said. Based in ...