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There are several things to do to spend the day at Cancun.In an article in the USA News Travel Guide titled “Best Things To Do in Cancun” named 9 top sights that tourists can will enjoy.The first top sight is Chichén Itzá is a large Mayan archaeological site it is well known for its landmarks on the Yucatán. The ruins are shape like a pyramid El Castillo that was once used by Mayans as a temple for worship.In order to avoid long line it is recommend to arrive early.If history and culture is…

far right area of the cafeteria. A few tables and chairs were set next to the dance floor so those who danced too hard or just wanted to eat food and talk with friends could chill out under the snowflake decorated ceiling. A little into the dance, a conga line was formed, and most students…

Miles Dew Davis was an Iconic figure and trumpeter of the twentieth century in America, born in Alton, Illinois on May 26, 1926. Davis’ compositions changed the evolution of Jazz with masterpieces, such as, Kind of Blue in 1959, Sketches of Spain in 1960, and the Bitches Brew in 1969. Kind of Blue won the bestselling album of the year, and is one of the most sought-after recordings as late as 1998. It was the first Jazz album to reach double-platinum, in addition to being a Masterpiece, Kind of…

What makes a good leader? is it the power he owns or the value he upholds? Sundiata, an epic from old Mali, describes the journey of a hero named Sogolon Djata as he overcame several trials using his ethics, and ultimately became one of the greatest rulers of Mali. Mwindo, on the other hand, is the tale of a powerful child who became a hero by fighting his father and liberating his people. Although both Sundiata and Mwindo share similarities in that they both faced several trials, they differ…

calypso. The lyrics of the music have no preparation, thelyrics are performed spontaneously on tropical and broadly humorous subject matters. The music begins with a small dance then a male vocalist who speaks as much as he sings. The music consist of a conga, which is a tall barrel shaped single headed drum that is used throughout latin American music and also a violin, guitar, piano, and electric bass. The calypso song “Money is king” is considered a classic. The lines of the song are not…

Grammy nominated, Independent Music Award winners, 15 years of career and five albums already published which have spread their name all over the world…but if you can’t demonstrate your qualities in front of your audience, your award, prizes and career’s accomplishments don’t worth a dime. That’s why the eight musicians who compose Novalima and performed at Rich Mix for the final act of the tenth anniversary of Movimientos can be easily considered as one of the most thrilling acts around. The…

The migration of Caribbean/Afro-Cuban music to the USA took place in the 20th century when a large arrival of Puerto Ricans and Caribbean islanders went to New York City and by 1960 the number of Puerto Ricans and people from the Caribbean totaled about 1.5 million due to the level of Caribbean immigration picked up after the United States entered World War II in 1941. Almost 50,000 Caribbean’s both black and white settled in the country between 1941 and 1950. They took advantage of the rapidly…

these last are contemporary innovations. The sound of the bongo drum can be muted by placing part of one hand on the drum head while striking with the other hand. Some of the most famous dance styles of Latin America, including the mambo, salsa and conga, utilize the music of the bongo drum. The instrument's capacity for distinct percussion is essential to these styles, which showcase distinct and often rapid rhythms. In fact, the music of the bongos is often used as a solo instrument in such…

Headed back down from London Town Currently, out of the 10,000 people living in Boscombe, UK, about 35 percent are under the poverty line. The community-wide LOVE: Boscombe Hunger Project had neighbors assembling meals for neighbors in need. The Hunger Heroes even took a break to sip some afternoon tea, the most quintessential of English customs. This crazy LENTIL thing called love Over 40,000 meals were assembled and sealed with a kiss at Will You Be My Hunger Hero on Feb. 13.…

surround him. This source of music that is being played is portraying a romantic and poppy mood as from the title of the song is, “Let’s Fall in Love”. Another source style of music is when Gil Pender is taken to another party with the Fitzgerald's. A conga style song is played that has all the characters dancing happily. Gil Pender is shocked throughout most of the movie not realizing that he is living Paris in the 20s which the music that is played does not affect the mood of Gil Pender, but…