Tag Archives: AFRICA

Wednesday Open Thread | African Music & Dance

Posted on July 3, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

(Musical instruments )Besides using the voice, which has been developed to use various techniques such as complex hard melisma and yodel, a wide array of musical instruments are used. African musical instruments include a wide range of drums, slit gongs, rattles, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | African Music & Dance

Posted on July 2, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

The different regions and nations of Africa have distinct musical traditions, given the vastness of the continent. The music of North Africa for the most part has a distinct history from sub-Saharan African music traditions.[1] The music and dance of … Continue reading →

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The First Family Continues in Tanzania

Posted on July 1, 2013 by rikyrah

Many thanks to The Obama Diary: The First Family’s Trip in Africa ends in Tanzania….but, not before they run into former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush. It has been to satisfying to see the appreciation and love for … Continue reading →

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The First Family in Tanzania

Posted on July 1, 2013 by rikyrah

Many thanks and appreciation to The Obama Diary for their hat tips. The First Family continues their overseas trip in Africa. Next stop – Tanzania.  

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Monday Open Thread | African Music & Dance

Posted on July 1, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

The African continent is the second largest continent in the world, and  its people constitute a 10th of the world’s population with about one  thousand indigenous languages spoken throughout the continent (Stone, 1998,    p.2). In this context, it is important that a … Continue reading →

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The First Family Arrives in South Africa

Posted on June 28, 2013 by rikyrah

Hat tip-The Obama Diary: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are greeted by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Maite Mkoana-Mashabne after arriving at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria, South Africa

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The First Family in Senegal- More Images

Posted on June 28, 2013 by rikyrah

hat tip-The Obama Diary: The First Family visited Goree Island while in Senegal. U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd L) and his daughter Malia (L) arrive at Goree Island, a former slave trader’s port, June 27, 2013 in Dakar. Obama’s trip, … Continue reading →

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The First Family Continues Their Visit to Senegal

Posted on June 27, 2013 by rikyrah

The First Family is still in Senegal. Some more pics. Hat tips-The Obama Diary, News24: President Obama looks out of the “door of no return” during a tour of the ‘House of Slaves’ on Goree Island

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Both Sides of President Barack Obama’s family lead to Africa

Posted on July 31, 2012 by rikyrah

hat tip:POU: From Ancestry.com: Ancestry.com Discovers President Obama Related to First Documented Slave in America Research Connects First African-American President to First African Slave in the American Colonies PROVO, UTAH – July 30, 2012 – A research team from Ancestry.com … Continue reading →

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Lawrence O’Donnell’s ‘K.I.N.D.” KIDS IN NEED OF DESKS A Huge Success in MALAWI!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by rikyrah

3 Chics giving mad props to UNICEF, Lawrence O’Donnell and MSNBC, and all donors. You Rock out Lawrence O’Donnell! Malawi students provided school desks one year after project began. You can watch the full singing performance of the students here.  … Continue reading →

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