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Bhangra

A dance originating in the Punjab region, traditionally performed as a harvest festival dance that incorporates the jhummar step.

Dhol

A traditional Indian drum commonly used in Bhangra music.

Capoeira

A Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music, with distinct ritualistic components.

Berimbau

A musical instrument used in Capoeira, often considered the backbone of the bateria.

Tango

A genre of music and dance that originated in Argentina, influenced by immigrants and characterized by its dramatic and passionate style.

Carlos Gardel

A famous vocalist known for his contributions to tango canción, particularly in popularizing the genre.

Lunfardo

A slang dialect originating in the Buenos Aires area, closely associated with tango lyrics and culture.

Astor Piazzolla

An Argentine composer and bandoneon player known for revolutionizing tango music through the creation of Tango Nuevo.

Music and Memory Project

An initiative that uses personalized music playlists to help individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia reconnect with memories.

Fela Kuti

A Nigerian multi-instrumentalist and bandleader known as the pioneer of Afrobeat, who addressed political issues through his music.

Zydeco

A genre of folk music from Louisiana, strongly associated with the Creole culture, featuring instruments like the rub board and accordion.

Karaoke

A form of entertainment where individuals sing along to recorded music using a microphone, often popular in Japan as a social activity.

Gaya

The term for specific styles or qualities in Balinese performing arts, referenced in relation to gender roles in kebyar performances.

Jhummar

A traditional rhythm used in Bhangra music.

Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement

A social movement advocating for the rights of Black individuals and addressing systemic racial inequalities.

Queer tango

A form of tango that challenges traditional gender roles in dance and is inclusive of LGBTQ+ dancers.

Shoshone powwow

A cultural and social gathering that involves intertribal practices and musical components as a form of cultural expression.

Malícia

A social value in Capoeira that refers to cleverness, cunning, and strategizing within the game's movements.

Bomba con platillo

A type of musical component used in Murga porteña, often associated with the feminist movement.

Hibari Misora

A renowned Japanese enka singer included in the enka genre that emerged post-World War II.

Clifton Chenier

A major figure in the development of Zydeco music, known for his innovative approach to the genre.