The Interaction of Music and Dance in Africa

Dan Rager

The Interaction of Music and Dance in Africa

Dan Rager

Cleveland State University

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Abstract

   This article examines the role of music and dance in African life and how it is intertwined with the culture. The author investigates many styles, elements and    ngomas    to show    how they are used in daily life from the womb to the grave. 
 
   Music and other art forms are an inseparable part of African life and are culminated into everyday activities. Instrumental, singing and dance are art forms embedded in the diverse cultures of African peoples and their traditions, beliefs, values, religions and artistic expression. 
 
   According to the author, traditional arts practices can contribute to creativity, perception and understanding of life and the African cultural identity. 

Original language	American English
Journal	Dan Rager Selected Works
State	Published - 2016

Keywords

African music
African Dance
African Art
African beliefs
Dan Rager
Dance
Art
ngoma

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities
African Languages and Societies
Art Practice
Fine Arts
History
African History
Cultural History
Other History
Music
Ethnomusicology
Music Education
Musicology
Music Practice
Other Music
Philosophy
Education
Other Education

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