the african diaspora
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The African Diaspora. The African Diaspora is the spreading of African people and culture around the world. Food. African culture shows up in what Americans eat. Gumbo. Black-eyed Peas. Sorghum. Watermelon. Sweet Potatoes. Music. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The African Diaspora
• The African Diaspora is the spreading of African people and culture around the world.
Food
• African culture shows up in what Americans eat.
Black-eyed Peas
Watermelon
Gumbo
Sorghum
Sweet Potatoes
Music• Music was an important aspect of almost every
part of African life.• Enslaved Africans used music to remind them of
their homeland.• American music is influenced by African music.• Jazz, blues, rap, and rock and roll are music
genres influenced by African music.• Gospel music is also influenced by African
music.
Drums provided the back beat of African music.
The banjo is of African origin.
Dance• Africans used dance in important events
because they felt that dance allowed the spirits to express themselves.
• They used dance to celebrate important events like marriages and deaths.
ArtAfrican art includes jewelry making, masks, paintings, sculpture, pottery, batik and wood carvings.