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West African Instruments in “Treemonisha”

In the Harris Theater’s reimagining of Scott Joplin’s “Treemonisha,” the West African kora take center stage. The First Recording of Scott Joplin's "The Entertainer" Chris Ware and Scott Yoo discuss ...
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Michael Prince Johnson: The Multi-Instrumental Virtuoso Redefining Global Music, Cultural Storytelling, and The Pioneer and King of Live Music Hybrid Performance Innovation

Michael Prince Johnson’s latest album blends Afro-House with traditional African instruments, telling a powerful story of Africa as the origin of knowledge, rhythm, and culture. Breaking Boundaries ...
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7 musical instruments you didn't know were from Africa

African instruments are rich and unique in their sounds. With such uniqueness in sound, they have influenced music from other parts of the world. Here are 7 musical instruments whose origin dates back ...
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The aesthetic dimensions of African musical instruments

The aesthetic dimensions of African musical instruments are not only visual, but aural and symbolic as well. As cultural objects, they can represent and reinforce political authority, social ...
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West African Instruments in "Treemonisha"

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