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Rhythms from Africa

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Description From the series Ripples. The program specifically concerns Americans of African descent who. in the 1970's, are engaged in an active s'arch for an expression of their historical past. Age old African tribal chants become sounds of the '70's forWashington, D.C. children involved in theAfrican Heritage Dancers and Drummers after-school program. Instruments of the African orchestra are introduced and set in motion. Then, children everywhere are invited to blend their hands, feet and voices into the insistent musical mix.

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