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The three cultural zones are the Arabic zone in the north, the Sabel zone, and sub-Saharan Africa. The Arabic zone includes the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, the Sahel zone includes the areas dominated by the vast Sahara Desert, and sub-Saharan Africa is the rest of the continent south of the Sahara Desert.
The Kingdom of Ghana is the earliest known kingdom in Africa.
King Shaka was a powerful military leader who conquered many tribes throughout South Africa.
Africa’s political borders formed as a result of European colonization.
European nations negotiated their territorial rights in central and southern Africa. The territorial claims later resulted in newly independent African nations with mixed cultures and different ethnic populations were formed. As a result, countries in Africa are made of up diverse peoples and traditions.
Collective community refers to an organized community that places great …show more content…
A few talking drums are used, such as the gang an, sakara, and shekere. These local instruments are mixed with electric guitars, an electric bass, a drum set, and an organ to create a unique sound combination. The melody draws from Western influences, while polyrhythms reflects the local music …show more content…
Consequently, vocal performance dominates Pygmy music; there is minimal usage of instruments in Pygmy music. In fact, the clapsticks are the only instrument used in the track. The track does not feature soloists; instead, different voices and melodic patterns are weaved together to create a polyrhythmic texture. Pygmy music is a reflection of the Pygmies’ egalitarian social structure. Each singer is equally important to the musical performance. The interlocking parts of the polyrhythmic structure require everyone to depend on each other to create a collective
The three cultural zones are the Arabic zone in the north, the Sabel zone, and sub-Saharan Africa. The Arabic zone includes the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, the Sahel zone includes the areas dominated by the vast Sahara Desert, and sub-Saharan Africa is the rest of the continent south of the Sahara Desert.
The Kingdom of Ghana is the earliest known kingdom in Africa.
King Shaka was a powerful military leader who conquered many tribes throughout South Africa.
Africa’s political borders formed as a result of European colonization.
European nations negotiated their territorial rights in central and southern Africa. The territorial claims later resulted in newly independent African nations with mixed cultures and different ethnic populations were formed. As a result, countries in Africa are made of up diverse peoples and traditions.
Collective community refers to an organized community that places great …show more content…
A few talking drums are used, such as the gang an, sakara, and shekere. These local instruments are mixed with electric guitars, an electric bass, a drum set, and an organ to create a unique sound combination. The melody draws from Western influences, while polyrhythms reflects the local music …show more content…
Consequently, vocal performance dominates Pygmy music; there is minimal usage of instruments in Pygmy music. In fact, the clapsticks are the only instrument used in the track. The track does not feature soloists; instead, different voices and melodic patterns are weaved together to create a polyrhythmic texture. Pygmy music is a reflection of the Pygmies’ egalitarian social structure. Each singer is equally important to the musical performance. The interlocking parts of the polyrhythmic structure require everyone to depend on each other to create a collective