There is a sense of worship within the Sema. According to the text on page 315 it states, “the Mevlevi are a sub order of Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam.” Sufism is the practice and mystical belief where Muslims try to find the truth of divine love and knowledge. most of their music is […]

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A song that I will be talking about is a song by Russ called “Losing Control.” This song is about a girl who has been cheated and lied to many times. She now has a new boyfriend, but can not find it in herself to trust him completely even when he is pure. This song […]

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My ethnicity is Colombian and African. Colombia is known for being named the “land of a thousand rhythms.” It is most popular for its cumbia. It brings together three cultures which are African, Indigenous, and European. The European culture brings about the costumes and choreography to the dance. The Indigenous culture brings upon the flute […]

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I would be most comfortable at a jazz club. The vibe is very calming and soothing where you can just sit down and have a conversation with anyone. I would expect that the saxophone, drums, and many other instruments bring that calming effect to the club. The environment is very friendly. You are able to […]

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I decided to choose the opening scene of “Get Out.” In the opening scene, you see a dark skinned man walking in a very lonely neighborhood. It starts off with him on the phone with his friend saying how uncomfortable he is in the neighborhood. As he hangs up and begins walking, you begin to […]

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I chose the drums as a musical instrument that I would like to talk about. Drums have been with us since as far as 6000 BC when Mesopotamian explorers dug up “cylinder like” objects from the ground. There are many types of drums as well such as a bass drum, snare drum, bongo, and many […]

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