Angola in the Black Cultural Expressions of Brazil

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Focusing on the evolution of African music and dance, the book explores how these cultural forms continuously transformed within various African societies before their transplantation to the Americas. Gerhard Kubik, a prominent ethnomusicologist, argues against viewing African diaspora music solely as remnants of the past, emphasizing its dynamic nature as a creative extension of African traditions. Through field research and documentation, he highlights the Angolan influence on Brazilian music and discusses broader methodologies relevant to African diaspora cultural studies.