Infinite Culture: On The Link Between African And Irish Music
@cmoneyspinner (9219)
Austin, Texas
August 29, 2015 4:37pm CST
Love history. Love music. Love studying about “fusion”. All of our cultures are nothing but peoples mixed together. Just started following this blog and this post discusses “the evolution of musical forms” with regard to the fusion of Irish and African influences. For me, this one statement summarizes how it happened: “Travel and trade was alive and well, and the exchange of music had to have been part of the process.” Of course ... that could be wrong. But anyway ... sounds logical. 
Plantation Dance, South Carolina circa 1790 featuring banjo and calabash. Image #NW0159 courtesy of the Virgina Foundation for the Humanities.
(JDV)
Plantation Dance, South Carolina circa 1790 featuring banjo and calabash. Image #NW0159 courtesy of the Virgina Foundation for the Humanities.
(JDV)
What is link between music of African origin and music of Irish origin? I had a discussion recently with a Tucson-based drummer about the origin of the word “jigaboo.” He referenced the film Gangs ...
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@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
9 Nov 16
OK. Well since it's not my blog I'll just try to remember when I'm blogging not to lose my readers. People rarely leave comments at my blogs so I don't even know if they're been there. Sorry for not responding back to you sooner. I'm working on some home biz projects and trying to generate more consistent income.
