BLACK HISTORY MONTH: African spirit and culture shaped American music and instruments
Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the ...
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Exploring Africa's history of illuminated manuscripts
Africa has a long and vibrant history of illuminated manuscripts, reflecting the continent's rich cultural tapestry and ...
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Phillis Wheatley: The First African-American Poet Knew Ancient Greek
Phillis Wheatley came to America on a slave ship, but soon became its first African-American poet with knowledge of Latin ans ...
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Vodou; Haiti's African-Derived Religion
Often misrepresented in pop culture, Haitian Vodou is a complex and deeply spiritual African-derived religion that blends ancestral traditions with Catholic influences. This video explores its origins ...
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A glimpse into Benin's ancient rituals and cultural heritage
In the ancient town of Ouidah, located in southern Benin, the annual Voodoo Festival unfolds with a vibrant mix of dance, rituals, and spiritual fervour. Children dressed in vivid robes whirl to the ...
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Nigerian Catholic Priest Denounces Christianity, Joins African Religion
A Nigerian Catholic priest, Echezona Obiagbaosogu, has denounced Christianity and joined the African Traditional Religion. Mr Obiagbaosogu has served as a Catholic priest for 17 years in Anambra State ...