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Egyptian Musical Politics – Umm Kulthum | Sonic Courses
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Where will the music take you? Central American Musical Politics – Aurelio Martinez. War Music – Ottoman Janissary Bands →. Egyptian Musical Politics – Umm Kulthum. February 4, 2011. In light of everything that is going on in Egypt, it is only proper to look at one sliver of musical politics in the country. A singer whose powerful legacy lives on till today, lovingly known as the ‘Voice of Egypt’ who was quite familiar with political turmoil in her country is Umm Kulthum. To get an idea why. Address neve...
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The Vacuum in Haiti | Sonic Courses
https://soniccourses.wordpress.com/2011/02/19/the-vacuum-in-haiti
Where will the music take you? War Music – Ottoman Janissary Bands. 8220;Battlezone” – Brazilian and Trinidadian Carnival →. The Vacuum in Haiti. February 19, 2011. The recent post on Haiti’s Michel Martelly. Candidacy for President begs the question, how does a pop star in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere find himself in the position to run for the highest position in the land? So, why does this make Haiti a desirable destination? This could be due in part to Haitians becoming accustomed to...
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War Music – Ottoman Janissary Bands | Sonic Courses
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Where will the music take you? Egyptian Musical Politics – Umm Kulthum. The Vacuum in Haiti →. War Music – Ottoman Janissary Bands. February 14, 2011. The military marching band, which can be seen performing during football half-time shows that we know today is born of a 14th century Ottoman military tradition called the Janissary. The origins appear to begin with Sultan Murad I. The band was comprised of drums, cymbals, and trumpet like instruments called zurna. This entry was posted in Music. Build a w...
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Video Gallery | DE CAJóN Project
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Darr; Skip to Main Content. Afro-Latino Arts Education Season. YouTube responded to TubePress with an HTTP 410 - No longer available. 2016 DE CAJóN Project.
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Artists + Collaborators | DE CAJóN Project
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Darr; Skip to Main Content. Afro-Latino Arts Education Season. Monica Rojas (director, vocals, percussion). Jabali Stewart (vocals, percussion). Taryn Webber (vocals, cello, percussion). Nadia Calmet (2013, 2014). Miguel Ballumbrosio (2011, 2012, 2013). Pierr Padilla Vásquez (2011,2012). Peta Robles (2010, 2011). Juan Medrano Cotito (2010). Daniel Zamalloa (guitar, violin). The Seattle Fandango Project. Jacob Galfano (stage manager). And all the Seattle Atajo de Negritos participants.
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Photo Gallery | DE CAJóN Project
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Darr; Skip to Main Content. Afro-Latino Arts Education Season. Education, 2009 - Present. Education is at the core of DE CAJóN Project's mission. Since its inception DE CAJóN has facilitated countless lectures, workshops, master classes, residencies, and film screenings. DE INGA Y MANDINGA: An Afro-Peruvian Tribute to Mixed Heritage MUSIC, DANCE, POETRY, Dec 2012. Marina Lavalle and DE CAJóN Concert, April 2012. Seattle Atajo de Negritos, Dec 2011. DE CAJóN Project 's Christmas Concert, Dec 2011. Echoes ...
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DE CAJóN Project | DE CAJóN Project
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Darr; Skip to Main Content. Afro-Latino Arts Education Season. DE CAJóN Project is a. Effort: a project that challenges the local-global dichotomy by bridging initiatives in Peru and the Northwest that promote the contributions of Peruvians of African descent. It uses the cajón (a Peruvian box drum) and Afro-Peruvian performance traditions as vehicles to create educational opportunities, unite efforts, and empower artists and activists with similar goals around the world. Strengthen the community capacit...
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About Our Name | DE CAJóN Project
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Darr; Skip to Main Content. Afro-Latino Arts Education Season. The introduction of the Peruvian. Not only is the cajón the seed of this project. The phrase. Is a strong reaffirming Peruvian expression meaning for sure, rain or shine, without question. Thus, the name DE CAJóN Project reflects the core instrument of Afro-Peruvian musical tradition and declares our certain commitment to and solidarity with Peruvians of African descent. Gabriel Cerna, December 2011 – Photo: Angelica Macklin.
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Resume | DE CAJóN Project
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Darr; Skip to Main Content. Afro-Latino Arts Education Season. DE CAJóN Project Resume. Meridian School, assembly presentation and residency. Lecture, Everett, WA. With Miguel Ballumbrosio, Seattle, WA. Seattle Amistad School,. Residency, Seattle, WA. Northwest African American Museum,. Workshop, Seattle WA. University Child Development School. Residency, Seattle, WA. Center for Spanish Studies. Lecture and workshop, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Lecture, Seattle, WA. The Black Achievers Program.
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