KUMINA Kumina or CuBa is a cultural form indigenous to Jamaica.It is a religion‚ music and dance practiced by‚ in large part‚ Jamaicans who reside in the eastern parish on St. Thomas on the island. These people have retained the drumming and dancing of the Akan people. Like the Kongo practitioners from Cuba and the Dominican Republic‚ who have kept a large amount of the Kongo language alive. Bantu-speaking peoples of the Congo. In the Americas there are many Kongo-derived religions still being practiced
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Turing Team B: Teresa Pike‚ Gabriel Berumen‚ Kara Kahler‚ Gary Hopson‚ Tammy Jager PHL/458 April 13‚ 2015 Courtney Moore Alan Turing Alan Turing‚ founder of computer science‚ mathematician‚ philosopher‚ codebreaker‚ and visionary before his time (Hodges‚ 1995). Turing is known for developing the proof which states that automatic computation cannot solve all mathematical problems‚ concept also known as the Turing machine (BBC History)‚ he played a vital role in deciphering messages encrypted by the
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Early Jazz Combo Artists 1. Joe “King” Oliver- Joseph Nathan Oliver‚ better known as Joe "King" Oliver was born on December 19‚ 1881 and died on April 10‚ 1938. He was a jazz cornet player and bandleader. He was recognized for his playing style and his pioneering use of mutes in jazz as well as being a notable composer. 2. Kid Ory- Born Edouard Ory on December 25‚ 1886 and died on January 23‚ 1973(1973-01-23)‚ he was known in the history of jazz as being a trombonist and bandleader. In the
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Political Climate of 1950’s vs. Today The novelist Lauren Groff once wrote‚ “In America‚ possibly because of whatever the American dream is‚ this happens over and over again. These eras repeat” (“Lauren Groff Quotes”). Two such eras are the 1950’s and the 2010’s. The 50’s‚ remembered with the military-man Eisenhower; the 2010’s‚ with the watershed Obama‚ may seem stark in their physical attributes; however‚ at their heart‚ these two eras may have more in common than first realized. The political
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The Beatles The Beatles were a legend during the 1960’s. They were a British rock band that even today influences music. The Beatles swept the world off its feet and are considered by many to be the most beloved band in the history of popular music. It all started in March of 1957; the band’s founder John Lennon started a skiffle (mix of Jazz and Blues) group with some of his friends. They called themselves “The Quarry Men”. Later that year‚ the group played at a gig in Liverpool when Lennon
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different way. Although I have seen guest speakers numerous times at Loeb Playhouse‚ this was my first musical show at this venue and I was extremely impressed. Brad Mahldau Trio is a trio outing with pianist Brad Mahldau‚ bassist Larry Grenadier‚ and drummer Jorge Rossy. We made our way to our seats 15 minutes before the show was supposed to start‚ settling in to the back left side of the main floor. I was impressed by how well I could see the stage and instruments
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION. 2 INSTRUMENTATION. 2 RECORDING PROCESSES. 2 REFERNCE TRACKS. 2 SESSION PLAN 1. Drum Track Listings. 3 Microphone Positioning. 3-4 SESSION PLAN 2. Bass Track Listings. 5 Microphone Positioning. SESSION PLAN 3. Guitar Track Listings. (Rhythm) 5 Microphone Positioning. SESSION PLAN 4. Guitar Track Listings. (Lead & Overdub) 6 Microphone Positioning. SESSION PLAN 5. Vocal Track Listings. 7 Microphone Positioning. SESSION
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culture and people. This movie follows the life of TL Forsber‚ singer; Bob Hiltermann‚ drummer; Robert DeMayo‚ actor; and CJ Jones‚ A Deaf Icon. Once I got home from school‚ I quickly checked Netflix to see if Netflix carries it. My hopes were crushed. There were not many things about the film I did not like‚ are how hearing people treated deaf people and what troubles follow four deaf entertainers; a comic‚ drummer‚ actor and a singer as they attempt to cross over to mainstream audiences. An example
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is available everywhere‚ even fresh flowers in winter. Moreover the income rises because of the variety entailed by imports. In addition he claims that cheaper products help to fill the gap between poor and rich. Question 2 From Helena Norberg-Hodge`s point of view‚ money from the taxpayer is wasted on infrastructure. This infrastructure is only built to make the transportation of goods cheaper and faster. In addition she claims that due to that fact small businesses‚ like family hold shops‚ have
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Interpretation‚ explanation | Claim | Both Shonen Knife and Puffy subvert the traditional perception of gender in Japan. | Sports and Music Assemble People (SMAP)‚ reconstructs the idea of masculinity by embracing their feminine sides. | Female Taiko drummers go against the social stigma that Japanese female must be gentle and soft. | Both Cogan and Chan examine the changing traditional women’s roles in Japan by showing how female artists redefine their positions in society through their works. On the
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