INTRODUCTION Amapiano music and dance have played a significant role in expressing the culture and bringing people together. In South Africa, Amapiano, a subgenre of house music, emerged in the mid-2010s and has since become a sensation worldwide. Amapiano is a blend of deep house, jazz, lounge music, and kwaito,
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THE SOCIAL AND SIGNIFICANCE OF AMAHUBO AKWAZULU
INTRODUCTION The significance of music, sounds, and dance in South African culture played a significant role in society’s celebrations, communication, and the expression of identity. South African music incorporates dancing and musical elements that depict their feelings and way of life. This musical genre promotes African beliefs through many rituals
MULATU ASTATKE – PIONEER OF THE ETHIOPIAN JAZZ SCENE
WHO IS MULATU ASTATKE? Mulatu Astatke is one of the most influential musicians in recent Ethiopian and African history. He rose to fame in Addis Ababa during the early 1970s, combining the jazz percussion of post-war America with an Ethiopian rhythm. His music came to symbolize a boom period in
Rumba Museum opens in Kinshasa
Following the death of the musician Papa Wemba, the Congolese government decided to purchase his main residence in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and transform it into a museum celebrating Congolese rumba. Papa Wemba Papa Wemba’s career began when he joined the music group Zaiko Langa
THE JALIS OF WEST AFRICA
What is a Jali? A jali is a person who narrates history and stories through singing and music. They are also known as griots, but this is a French word and so ‘jali’ is preferred. The jali tradition is most common in West African countries such as Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal,
Music with Children
Introduction Music connects us to each other. It is a part of our everyday culture. It is a way to interact with others and to spread joy. From when we are born, our parents use music to soothe us. But, does music have a more important role in a child’s
In Conversation with Elizabeth Njoroge Founder of the Art of Music
Elizabeth Njoroge is the founder of the Art of Music Foundation which teaches music to over 500 children in one of Kenya’s biggest slums, Korogocho, with other satellite projects spread across the country. The Foundation uses music for social change, teaching children from unstable backgrounds to play instruments as
How Music Connects Us To Each Other
When we listen to and play music, our body releases dopamine and endorphins. These are “happy” hormones involved in regulating moods. Music literally makes us feel good.
How Music Changes Thinking!
Music makes the brain produce chemicals called ‘opioids’ which are natural pain-killers. In fact, opioids are found in pain medication such as morphine.
Mbalax: Dance Music of Senegal and Gambia
Mbalax is a style of dance music popular in Senegal and the Gambia. It began in the early
1970s.
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