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31 Days Of Black British History Day Twenty Four: The Notting Hill Carnival
Started in 1966 as a response to racial tensions, now attracts 2 million people yearly. Culture as resistance!
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Roots and Characteristics of Reggae Music
Reggae is a distinctive genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s. Influenced by Blues, R&B, and Afro Jamaican roots, reggae has its own unmistakable sound characterized by groovy basslines, bouncy beats, and the use of...
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Experience the Vibrant Celebration of Junkanoo in the Bahamas
The Junkanoo parade starts on Boxing Day (December 26th) in the Bahamas. The colorful festival celebrates life and freedom and is thought to be named after John Canoe, a West African prince who was enslaved in the Bahamas. Learn more...
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Festivals of the World: NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL
The Notting Hill Carnival is a vibrant and lively event that takes place in London on the August bank holiday. It was founded to overcome racial tensions and has grown into a celebration of cultural diversity. With colorful costumes,...
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Bbc Podcasts: Episode 65: Taino Ritual Seat 2 Jul 2010
Wooden seat carved in the shape of an ancestor spirit by the Taino, one of the pre-European, native Caribbean peoples. Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, tells the story of a beautifully carved four-legged stool which has...