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The African Diaspora

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.

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The African Diaspora

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  1. The African Diaspora

  2. The African Diaspora is the spreading of African people and culture around the world.

  3. Food • African culture shows up in what Americans eat. Gumbo Black-eyed Peas Sorghum Watermelon Sweet Potatoes

  4. 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.

  5. Drums provided the back beat of African music. The banjo is of African origin.

  6. 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.

  7. Art African art includes jewelry making, masks, paintings, sculpture, pottery, batik and wood carvings.

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