POL SCI 21A Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Henry Louis Gates Jr., Griot
13 Dec 2017
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The word africa means the birthplace in kemetic language (original language of egypt) Proven as the origin of human life. 1. 1 billion people (15% of the world"s population) 50 % of the population now is 25 or younger. Music is central to life and spirituality. Openness and unreserved expressiveness in communication and music ex: griot. Musicians who carry history of an area through song and stories. Specific families in an area have carried on the tradition for counties generations, which still continues today. Griots are highly respected and revered for their special role. Drum could connect to a language, convey a message. By henry louis gates speaks on king cotton. To persuade people that black people are not human being. To help them to live a new way out. Use of native language a punishable crime. No protection from harm (starvation, malnourishment, beating, torture, dismemberment) Reading a punishable crime (except to the few trained to minister church)
