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African Tribal Music and Dances [sound recording]

"The instruments used in this recording are called: tama, banta, tcha tcha, gamba, tin tin, baba, and sabar." Recorded Sept. 1952. Program notes by Jerry Newman on container. Performer(s): Sonar ...
PBS

How this Phoenix dance troupe uses music to connect to performers' African roots -- and each other

For the Kawambe-Omowale African Drum & Dance troupe, performance serves as a form of self-care—and introduces the community to a traditional African art form. This story was produced at the 2022 ...
wwmt

Rootead tenth anniversary show honors African diaspora with youth drum and dance showcase

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — In continued celebration of Black History Month, the Rootead Youth Drum and Dance Ensemble (RYDDE) performed in their annual fundraiser showcase. RYDDE, Rootead's pre-professional ...
Houston Public Media

‘D is for Dance’ celebrates movement, identity, and the rhythms of the African diaspora in Houston

Houston dancer, educator, and author Stacey Allen joins Houston Matters to discuss her new children’s book, “D is for Dance,” a joyful, illustrated celebration of movement inspired by the African ...
Newsday

Kids' cultural dance classes on Long Island: Learn West African, Irish, Hispanic dance

Maybelle Valenti, 9, of Sayville says she likes taking Irish dance classes because she likes the sparkly dresses she gets to wear. But her mother, Juliette, 41, a teacher, likes that her daughter is ...
inforum

Gov. Kristi Noem's tribal dance at South Dakota Statehouse presses on, despite protesters

PIERRE, S.D. — A ceremonial "round dance" hosted by Gov. Kristi Noem on the state capitol grounds was briefly interrupted on Thursday, May 20, by indigenous protesters, shouting criticisms of Noem's ...