Dance

Reviving Somali Culture Through Dance: The Story of the Somali Museum Dance Troupe In a vibrant corner of Minneapolis, a pulse of tradition beats strongly in the hearts of youth gathered in the basement of the Midtown Global Market. Beneath the modern influences of this bustling city, the Somali Museum Dance Troupe is breathing life into age-old dances, ensuring that a rich legacy continues to dance through generations. For many in the U.S.-born Somali diaspora, this troupe isn't just a dance group; it’s a lifeline to…

The Tensions of War: A Glimpse into Ukraine's Battle for Peace As the sun dips below the horizon and the stars begin to twinkle in the endless Ukrainian sky, a different kind of darkness engulfs the landscape. The sounds of war—a grim reality for so many—shatter what should be a serene moment of quiet. Just recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in a pivotal conversation with US President Donald Trump, centering not just on sanctions against Russia but also on the finalization of a critical drone deal…

Balad Hawo: A New Chapter in Somalia's Quest for Stability In a significant turn of events, the Somali federal government has asserted full control over the strategic district of Balad Hawo in the Gedo region, following several days of intense clashes with forces aligned to the Jubbaland regional administration. This development not only marks a pivotal moment for the federal authority but also sheds light on the broader geopolitical dynamics in Somalia—a nation grappling with its own identity amid a complex tapestry of…

Kamala Harris has raised concerns regarding Donald Trump's mental health following an unusual televised town hall event where, at times, it felt more like a spontaneous music festival than a campaign rally. "Sending positive vibes his way," the Democratic candidate shared on X, the platform previously known as Twitter. Harris' campaign has taken a more aggressive stance, scrutinizing Trump’s mental acuity and overall health. They claimed that during the event, he appeared "disoriented, bewildered, and momentarily…

The mass of Abidjan is coming to an end. On Saturday, March 12, the Art and Entertainment Market will close its doors. The last day of Masa is an opportunity for many spectators to express their views on…

By introducing the Congolese rumba to the intangible heritage of mankind, this is the desire, the will of two neighboring states: Congo-Brazzaville and the Democratic Republic of Congo. André Lye Yoka, Professor at the National Institute of the Arts in Kinshasa, is one of the two co-chairs of the Joint Committee that presented this candidacy to Unesco. The decision will be made at the end of the year. Professor Yoka is a guest of Guillaume Thibault. .

For greater than a yr, Congo-Brazzaville has taken vital steps to fight the coronavirus, which has already affected greater than 11,000 folks, most of whom have been declared cured. Among the many measures is the closure of nightclubs. However they open up secretly. Their tenants say they will now not deal with the disaster and clients are usually not afraid of the virus.…

Whereas in the course of the apartheid period in South Africa, we witnessed the triumph of English-language writers, essentially the most well-known of whom are Nadine Gordimer, AndreBrink or John Michael Coetzee, however after the apartheid period, a wide range of abilities emerged, the seen and progressive of that are African audio system. Literature within the African language has an extended custom. François Smith, whose first novel,…

House dancing, locking, popping or even top rock, it is in front of a full house that the artists compete for these street dances whose figures are exclusively attached standing. A rare space where young people have their place, Jessica, 15, notes: “Standing dance gives us young Madagascans the opportunity to develop and show that we have things to say. That's why I'm very involved in this dance. When I am angry, melancholy or happy, I express it with this art. There are not many places dedicated…