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WS 305 – La Kossa Fitness (Ariane Fritzsche)
S e i t e | 1 _______________________________________________________________________________ WS 305 – La Kossa Fitness (Ariane Fritzsche) Was ist La Kossa® La Kossa ist „School of Dance and Sport with African Mood“. Das Motto dieser Schule ist: Tanzen, Trainieren, Glücklich Sein. Die Schule bietet La Kossa Fitness, La Kossa Tanzworkshops und La Kossa Juniors (Tanzkurse für Kids und Teenies). Gründerin der Schule: Dipl-Ing. Inf. Ariane Fritzsche. Das Sportkonzept La Kossa Fitness wurde im Sportverein TV Feldkirchen 1903 Ende 2015 ins Leben gerufen. Ariane Fritzsche ist Informatikerin, Tänzerin, und Trainerin C Breitensport. Sie ist in Kamerun geboren und lebt seit 2001 in Deutschland. Die Sportart hilft ihr in einer tiefen Phase ihres Lebens und mit dem Tanzen wirkt sie auch dem Heimweh entgegen. Das Wort „Kossa“ kommt aus der Kamerunischen Sprache Duala und wird verwendet mit der Bedeutung: Tanzen. Zusammen gesetzt mit dem französischem Artikel „La“ bedeutet „La Kossa“: Das Tanzen. La Kossa ist eine eingetragene Marke. In einer La Kossa Fitnessstunde erlernt man Schritt für Schritt Bewegungen aus modern afrikanischen Tänzen. Dabei trainiert man Koordination, Beweglichkeit, Schnelligkeit und Balance zudem wird auch das Selbstbewusstsein gefördert. Die Teilnehmer sollen Spaß an der Bewegung haben und so Abstand vom Alltagsstress gewinnen. Die Muskulatur wird gekräftigt in Beinen, Schultern und Bauch. Ebenfalls kann die Ausdauer in einer La Kossa Fitnessstunde trainiert und verbessert werden. Die Musik in La Kossa bewegt sich in einem Intervall -
The Construction and Negotiation of Identity in Ajegunle Raga
“In the Ghetto, Life No Easy For We”: The Construction and Negotiation of Identity in Ajegunle Raga by Ogunbowale Mopelolade Oreoluwa A Thesis presented to The University of Guelph In partial fulfilment of requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in History and International Development Guelph, Ontario, Canada © Ogunbowale Mopelolade Oreoluwa, June, 2012 ABSTRACT “In the Ghetto, “Life No Easy For We”: The Construction and Negotiation of Identity in Ajegunle Raga Ogunbowale Mopelolade Advisor: University of Guelph, 2012 Professor F.J Kolapo This thesis is an investigation into the historical evolution of Ajegunle Raga, a reggae form developed within an urban ghetto in Lagos called Ajegunle and the construction and negotiation of identities therein. The research further argues that Ajegunle Raga is a home- grown oppositional music subculture that draws inspiration from diasporic musical subcultures like Reggae and Hip Hop but retains a genuine representation of Ajegunle in its tales of survival, poverty, marginalization and expressions of creativity within the ambience of the music. Figure 1: Map of Lagos showing Ajegunle and its environs. Used with permission from Odunuga Shakirudeen of Department of Regional and Urban Planning, University of Lagos, Nigeria. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to appreciate all those that have contributed immensely to making this project a success. First of all, I thank God for the inspiration, strength and determination to complete this project. I sincerely want to appreciate my dad, Lanre Ogunbowale, my mum, Theresa Tokubo Koya and my sisters, Tobi and Busola Ogunbowale for always motivating and encouraging me. I cherish your love, support and friendship and whatever I do is to make you all happy. -
“Which Way Nigeria?”
J EAN-CHRISTOPHE S ERVANT “Which way Nigeria?” MUSIC UNDER THREAT: A QUESTION OF MONEY, MORALITY, SELF-CENSORSHIP AND THE SHARIA “WHICH WAY NIGERIA?” Music under Threat: A Question of Money, Morality, Self-Censorship and the Sharia by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE SERVANT Published by Freemuse Editor in Chief: Marie Korpe Translated from French by Daniel Brown ISSN 1601-2127 Layout: Sigrún Gudbrandsdóttir Cover illustration: Ali Bature Printed in Denmark 2003 by Handy-Print © Freemuse 2003 The views in the report do not necessarily represent the views of Freemuse. Report no. 04/2003 Freemuse Wilders Plads 8 H · 1403 Copenhagen K. · Denmark tel: +45 32 69 89 20 · fax: +45 32 69 89 01 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.freemuse.org OTHER PUBLICATIONS BY FREEMUSE: 1st World Conference on Music and Censorship (2001, ISBN: 87-988163-0-6) “Can you stop the birds singing?” – The Censorship of Music in Afghanistan, by John Baily (2001, ISSN: 1601-2127) “A Little Bit Special” – Censorship and the Gypsy Musicians of Romania, by Garth Cartwright (2001, ISSN: 1601-2127) Playing With Fire – Fear and Self-Censorship in Zimbabwean Music, by Banning Eyre (2001, ISSN: 1601-2127) TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE 5 ABSTRACT 7 5 CASE STUDY: FEMI KUTI - ABOUT THE AUTHOR 8 the banning of "Bang, Bang, Bang" MAP 9 5.1 Biography of Femi Kuti 56 INTRODUCTION 11 5.1.1 NBC vs. Femi Kuti 59 1 THE YEARS OF DEMOCRAZY: 6 GANGSTA RAP AND MAKOSSA 1999-2002 15 6.1 High moral grounds versus 65 the "Music of the Devil" 2 GENERAL BACKGROUND ON NIGERIA 2.1 Religion 17 7 SHARIAPHRENIA 2.2 -
Nigeria and South Africa: a Study of Unequal Investment Relations
International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS) ISSN: 2394-4404 Volume 6 Issue 4, April 2019 Nigeria And South Africa: A Study Of Unequal Investment Relations Alexander Nnaemeka Agbaenyi, PhD Anselem Okechukwu Chimezie Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Abstract: With advancement in Nigeria-South Africa relations, unequal investment became more apparent. South African businesses abound in Nigeria with Shoprite, MTN, Stambic IBTC Bank, Multichoice (DSTV), etcetera featuring prominently. Nigerian companies in South Africa are not dominant in any sector or have any noticeable spread in the economy. This study investigated the nature of Nigeria-South Africa unequal investment relations and factors that hinder Nigeria’s efforts to balance them. The paper is a descriptive as well as qualitative study. Source and method of data collection were based on published online and hardcopy data, and realist theory of power served for explanation. Findings revealed that South Africa’s investments in Nigeria enjoy favorable economic policies and conducive environment and receive enough patronage and profits from large Nigerian population. This situation is reverse for Nigerian companies in South Africa where restrictive laws and unfriendly government polices constitute major challenges. The unequal investment relations between the two countries are the outcome of the struggle to achieve national economic interests with multi-national corporations serving as the suitable tools. Unfortunately, Nigeria runs business deficit in the struggle. The paper recommended the need for good governance and review of Nigeria’s foreign investment policies to make them more mutually reciprocal. In addition, government’s efforts should focus more on self- investment, infrastructural development and diversification of areas of investment than on campaign for Foreign Direct Investment. -
Forholdet Mellom Tradisjonell Musikk Og Moderne Afrikansk Popmusikk I N'gaoundéré, Kamerun
- forholdet mellom tradisjonell musikk og moderne afrikansk popmusikk i N'gaoundéré, Kamerun. Musikk, bruk og funksjon, holdninger. Masteroppgave i musikkvitenskap, Universitet i Oslo Jon Einar Hagen Våren 2008 1 Forord A desa desa betyr ”gå forsiktig, ikke ha hastverk” på haussa, i følge grioten Baba Sani, en av musikerne som omtales i denne oppgaven. Jeg synes dette er en god holdning, som kan gjelde både for musikklivet i byen N'gaoundéré i Nord-Kamerun og mitt arbeid med denne oppgaven. På den annen side ønsket nok noen musikere i N'gaoundéré at utviklingen skulle gått raskere, og det gjelder også mitt arbeid med denne oppgaven… Det er mange jeg skylder takk for deres bidrag til oppgaven; først og fremst mine samarbeidspartnere og informanter i de fem musikkgruppene jeg studerte. Dessverre er tre av de sentrale informantene døde. Magalie Robert gikk bort i mai 2003, og både Moussa Babanguida og Ousmanou Kereste i januar 2005. Denne oppgaven er også til minne om dem. Videre vil jeg takke Vakoté Dieudonné, hans bror Kodji Thomas og resten av familien for at jeg fikk bo hos dem i N'gaoundéré under feltarbeidet våren 2000. Vakoté var også, sammen med Waka Daniel og Vegard Nygård, med i teamet jeg jobbet med i Kamerun i 1996-97. Det var et flott år som ga meg lyst til å komme tilbake for å lære mer. Eric Christian Sam Dall’Epem II satte meg i kontakt med folk og hjalp meg med mange ting. Mai Pascal Nkemegni og Bello Theodore hjalp meg med Gospel Singers sin musikk. Det Norske Misjonsselskap hadde flere misjonærer i N'gaoundéré, og jeg vil spesielt takke Dag Tormod Milje, Janne Eide, Lise Tørnby, Stein Erik Febakke, Erik Sandvik og Ellen Eliassen. -
Politics and Popular Culture: the Renaissance in Liberian Music, 1970-89
POLITICS AND POPULAR CULTURE: THE RENAISSANCE IN LIBERIAN MUSIC, 1970-89 By TIMOTHY D. NEVIN A DISSERTATION PRESENTED TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IN PARTIAL FUFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 2010 1 © 2010 Timothy Nevin 2 To all the Liberian musicians who died during the war-- (Tecumsey Roberts, Robert Toe, Morris Dorley and many others) Rest in Peace 3 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I would like to thank my parents and my uncle Frank for encouraging me to pursue graduate studies. My father’s dedication to intellectual pursuits and his life-long love of teaching have been constant inspirations to me. I would like to thank my Liberian wife, Debra Doeway for her patience in attempting to answer my thousand and one questions about Liberian social life and the time period “before the war.” I would like to thank Dr. Luise White, my dissertation advisor, for her guidance and intellectual rigor as well as Dr. Sue O’Brien for reading my manuscript and offering helpful suggestions. I would like to thank others who also read portions of my rough draft including Marissa Moorman. I would like to thank University of Florida’s Africana librarians Dan Reboussin and Peter Malanchuk for their kind assistance and instruction during my first semester of graduate school. I would like to acknowledge the many university libraries and public archives that welcomed me during my cross-country research adventure during the summer of 2007. These include, but are not limited to; Verlon Stone and the Liberian Collections Project at Indiana University, John Collins and the University of Ghana at East Legon, Northwestern University, Emory University, Brown University, New York University, the National Archives of Liberia, Dr. -
Université De Montréal Étude Du Syncrétisme De L'assiko À Travers Le
Université de Montréal Étude du syncrétisme de l’assiko à travers le geste et le foyer socioculturel d’un guitariste Bassa. par Luke Fowlie Département de Musicologie , Faculté de Musique. Mémoire présenté en vue de l’obtention du grade de Maitrise en musicologie, option ethnomusicologie. 21 Aout 2015 Copyright, Luke Fowlie, 2015. i Resumé This master’s thesis is concerned with the role of musical gesture in the development of musical styles that have become syncretic. It seeks to define in detail the popular guitar style of assiko, particular to the Bassa of Southern Cameroon, as represented internationally by the guitarist and traditionally initiated percussionist, Atna Njock. Through a dialogic and participative approach, the techniques that underlie assiko guitar playing are explored by comparison with European, African American, and African examples. The influences that define Atna’s playing are contextualized within Bassa culture, with its troubled history of colonial and missionary influence, and elaborated by an account of his particular musical philosophy (or spirituality) and background. The participatory approach provides an emic perspective, meaning internal to the culture, of assiko playing technique and structure while subjecting the musician’s statements to our own analytical scrutiny. The comparison with the various percussion instruments on which Atna was initiated demonstrates how these instruments shaped his guitar playing. His role as “guarantor” of Bassa musical tradition underlies his approach to music, which manifests as a particular concern for “authenticity” in the reproduction of the rhythms of a given musical “language”. His connection to Bassa culture is ultimately expressed through his reproduction of the playing style of his master, originator of modern assiko, Jean Bikoko “Aladin”. -
African Popular Music Ensemble Tuesdays (7:20 PM-9:10 PM) at the School of Music Dr
1 FALL 2021 MUN 1xxx - section TBA World Music Ensemble – African Popular Music Ensemble Tuesdays (7:20 PM-9:10 PM) at the School of Music Dr. Sarah Politz, [email protected] Office: Yon Hall 435 Office hours: TBA Credits: 1.0 credit hours The African Popular Music Ensemble will specialize in the popular music of the African continent, with a special focus on Afrobeat, highlife, soukous, African jazz, and the brass band traditions of Africa and the diaspora. Together we will listen to, perform, and arrange music from the works of Fela Kuti (Nigeria), Salif Keita (Mali), Hugh Masekela, Abdullah Ibrahim, Miriam Makeba (South Africa), Mulatu Astatke (Ethiopia), and the Gangbe Brass Band of Benin. Instrumentation will vary based on personnel each semester, and will typically include a rhythm section, horn section, and vocal soloists. The ensemble will also draw on the participation of faculty performers, as well as guest artists specializing in African popular music from the community and beyond. These collaborations will contribute to the diversity of musical and cultural experiences related to Africa that are available to students throughout the semester. Course Objectives The African Popular Music Ensemble is dedicated to learning African culture through musical performance. After completion of this course, students will be able to perform in a variety of African popular music styles on their instrument. These skills will be developed through a combination of listening to recordings, developing skills in listening and blending within the ensemble, and individual study and practice outside of rehearsals. Students who wish to develop their skills in improvisation will have many opportunities to do so. -
Inventory of Nigeria Cultural Resources M
Co lu Column2 Inventory of Nigeria Cultural Resources m 1 Oral Traditions and Expressions including Languages as a Vehicle for the transmission STATE \ N0 LOCATION NAME SEX AGE CRAFT Dexterous application of proverbs in speech (proverbs are near extinction 1 Akwa Ibom Sunday Okon William M 52 in the State) Always goes about on bare feet, 2 Rivers Elder Bliss Iyalla M 70s versed in local Kalabari dialect 3 Rivers Chief Beresiri M Versed in Oral Tradition. 4 Rivers Elechi Amadi M Renouned Writer 5 Rivers Madam Adaobi Whyte F Renouned Writer Produced Several Albums in Kalabari language thereby projecting the traditions and cultural imagery of the 6 Rivers Mary Girls Social Club of Abonema F people. Used Songs to record the traditions of 7 Rivers First Owuama Ogbo of Okrika M the people Oral historian. Informs on past events , relationship of some of Nigerians tribes, well versed in past heroes like Kanta of Kabi, Sheikh Usman Danfodio, Origin of Sokoto, Argungu, Katsina, etc., and the wars fought, origin , relationship of tribes e.g. Hausas, Fulani, Yoruba, Zabarma etc. 8 Kebbi State Alh. Adamu Wakili Augie M 70s Also trains others 9 Niger Delta Gabriel Okara M Traditional Poet Has preserved Yoruba Cultural 10 Oyo Akinwumi Isola M Heritage through lingual Arts 11 Plateau Dan Maraya Jos M Traditional and dramatic Hausa Poet Light drumming for talking and praising people.Also court music for 12 Katsina Sarki Taushi Katsina M spreading news A reed flute for playing traditional music and praising traditional rulers 13 Bornu Algaita etc. Inmole Folklore singer and drummer; Kogi ( Ogidi an exponent and trainer of Inmole 14 Ojumu) Mrs Jogole Balaogun F 80s customs and rites Igbo linguist, Safgeguards the Igbo language, folklore and culture through educating students and children alike, publishing and translating in the Igbo 15 Imo Prof. -
President Buhari Said: “A Ahead of the Meeting of African Nation
Mali: Buhari Pleads for Peace As Jonathan Submits Shuttle Report Deji Elumoye in Abuja receiving his predecessor, thus truncating the country’s Jonathan briefed the of the regional leaders was their captors. former President Goodluck transition process. The two President on the current necessary to urgently find Jonathan travelled to President Muhammadu Buhari Jonathan, who currently leaders were also detained situation in Mali after meeting an acceptable solution to the Bamako last Tuesday where yesterday urged disputing serves as Special Envoy and by the junta. with the key political actors, current impasse in that West he met with the military parties in the ongoing political ECOWAS mediator to Mali. President Buhari said: “A ahead of the meeting of African nation. leaders and other stakeholders crisis in Mali to settle their A military junta, led by situation where most parts of ECOWAS leaders under the Mediation efforts by the following the sudden turn of differences for the peace and Col. Assimi Goita sacked the country are in the hands of Chairmanship of President former Nigerian President events in the transition process. unity of the country. Mali’s Interim President, Bah insurgents calls for a consensus Nana Akufo-Addo of the led to the release of the Jonathan’s statement reads He made this call at the Ndaw and Prime Minister, and restoration of peace, not a Republic of Ghana. interim President and Prime Presidential Villa, Abuja, while Moctar Ouane, last Monday, further escalation of the crisis.” Jonathan said the meeting Minister from detention by Continued on page 5 EFCC Estimates Value of Diezani’s Jewelry at N14.4 billion… Page 5 Saturday 29 May, 2021 Vol 26. -
Sensación Táctil Y Audiotáctil En La Música
1 Universidad Nacional de La Plata Facultad de Bellas Artes Doctorado en Artes Sensación táctil y audiotáctil en la música El caso de las músicas electrónicas utilizadas para el baile social en locales de baile de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires y alrededores Doctorando: Sergio Iván Anzil Director: Gustavo Basso Codirector: Carlos Mastropietro La Plata, diciembre de 2016 2 El movimiento corporal está apretadamente atado de varias formas a la percepción y a otras formas de cognición y emoción. […] el cuerpo, a través de sus habilidades motoras, sus propios movimientos y su postura, informa y forma a la cognición. Shaun Gallagher1 Visualización de ondas sonoras y de choque originadas en la caída de un libro.2 1 "Bodily movement is closely tied in various ways to perception and to other forms of cognition and emotion. […] the body, through its motor abilities, its actual movements, and its posture, informs and shapes cognition." Citado en Zeiner-Henriksen, H. The PoumTchak pattern. Correspondences between Rhythm, Sound and Movement in Electronic Dance Music. pp. 26-27 2 Fuente de la imagen: Settles, G. y otros. (2008). Schlieren imaging of loud sounds and weak shock waves in air near the limit of visibility. pp.8 3 ÍNDICE GENERAL PREFACIO ................................................................................................................................................ 8 INTRODUCCIÓN ................................................................................................................................... 10 CAMPO -
Success Story E-Mag June 2008 (About Talented Cameroonians At
About Talented Cameroonians at Home and Abroad N° 010 JUNE 2008 Les NUBIANS Sam Fan Thomas Ekambi Brillant Salle John Jacky Biho Majoie Ayi Prince Nico Mbarga BENGA Martin Directeur Général elcome, my Dear Readers to the 10th Issue of your favourite E-Magazine that brings talented Cameroonians every month to your Desktop. W In this colourful Issue, we take you into the world of Cameroonian Music to meet those talented ladies and gentlemen whose voices and rhythms have kept us dancing and singing for generations. Every Cameroonian has his/her own daily repertoire of Cameroonian hits that he/she hums all day at work, at home, at school and other places. Over the radio, on TV and the internet, we watch our talented musicians spill off traditional rhythms that have been modernized to keep us proud of more than 240 tribes from ten provinces that make up Cameroon. For a start, let’s take you to Tsinga Yaounde to watch Ekambi Brillant, Jacky Biho, Salle John and Sam Fan Thomas on stage at Chez Liza et Christopher. To get a touch of world music we go to France to watch Les Nubians. We return to Yaounde to join Ottou Marcelin, Ateh Bazor, Le- Doux Marcellin, Patou Bass, Atango de Manadjama, Majoie Ayi, LaRosy Akono and several others to celebrate the World Music Day in a live con- cert that was organised by CRTV FM94 on June 21 2008 at the May 20 Boulevard. How many music genres are there in Cameroon? We attempt to answer that question by taking you around, in a world of rhythms that you know so well: makossa, bikutsi, zingué, ambassbay, bendskin, bottledance, assiko, tchamassi, makassi, Zeke Zeke and hope to see you dancing while you go through our attempt to explain their origins and present their promoters.