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My Playslist

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  My 2 continents that I’ll be expanding on and exploring more about that we haven’t in class will be Brazil and Madagascar. Both countries are very big and have a lot to offer when it comes to cultures and different traditions. I feel as if these few music videos would really help people see the different variety of culture the world has to offer. Samba is basically a rhythm driven type of music style. This style comes from Brazil and has deeper connections with Brazilian culture. It's a perfect example of how Brazilian and African customs combined to produce something fresh and very compelling. Why I chose this is because I felt like not a lot of people really knew about this type of music style. When I discovered it off YouTube videos that were describing it as a tradition in Brazil. It was very interesting because it felt like it was more than simply music. It a tradition that unites people all around Brazil. (Traditional, Brazil) Another Traditional song I’ve find from YouT...

Music & Family

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  When trying to find somebody to do this assignment about, the one person I knew I could go to would be my mother. My mother is a very kind and caring person. Her passion, determination, and kindness are a driving force that fuels our family. She truly embodies nurtured love toward me and my 3 younger brothers. My mother has been married to my father for 20 years, going strong and I just feel as if it would be a good thing to see where her unique music taste original comes from. 1) What type of music do you listen to now?   Well, I still love to listen to R&B! You know R&B is my favorite. I really love the smooth harmonies and messages that are in those type of songs.  The old school R&B has more soulful lyrics and deep emotion behind them way better than now todays.  2) What type of music did you hear around the house as a high schooler? Back then in the late 90’s. My mother would play a lot of “Lauryn Hill’s. Then me and her where both big fans of...