Commentary on Piano and Drums In the poem‚ Piano and Drums by Gabriel Okara‚ we see a comparison between the primal‚ old world and the more developed new world. Okara compares the two through the representation of the two eras in musical form. Throughout the poem‚ as we experience the two different music forms‚ the poet‚ Okara displays the various allures that the two different societies have on him. The old world displays itself as a very rugged but simple time‚ one that speaks to the primal man
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Conga The conga drum originates from Africa. The name conga is probably derived from the name of it’s homeland‚ the Congolaise of Africa. Nonetheless‚ the Conga is also called the Tumbadora. The conga is a descendant of a conical shaped drum of “Makuta”. The conga has gone through several changes in form and materials since it was originally created. Today ’s congas are more rounded than its conical ancestor. The conga was originally made from wood‚ but is available today in fiberglass as well.
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up grace‚ which are sanctifying grace and actual grace. Sanctifying grace orients us toward God‚ and actual grace the interventions of God in our lives. Bang the Drum Slowly and Bad Day at Black Rock are two movies that heavily symbolize the two types of grace‚ throughout their scene play. Actual Grace is shown throughout Bang the Drum Slowly through the character Bruce Pearson. During the movie Bruce was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease and was reportedly going to die. Despite this terminal illness
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Bang the Drum Slowly Every game needs rules in order to ensure that everyone has a fair chance at succeeding in the game. If‚ however‚ fairness to all players is not a necessity‚ then no rules are necessary. In "Bang the Drum Slowly‚" this theme is inherent in everything from card games to life itself. The Exciting Game Without Any Rules (or "TEGWAR")‚ is the game by which Henry Wiggins and Bruce Pearson play in everyday life. As a card game‚ TEGWAR is an exercise of dominance. The only rule
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Ilu‚ the Talking Drum For too long‚ people have neglected to remember where their culture stems from. The culture that lies in our past is connected to our present and ultimately‚ our future. Despite the possibilities that learning about our past can offer‚ there is no limit to how much despair can be found during the search. However‚ it is because of those faults that allow us to move forward in life. This point of view is the main focus in the poem “Ilu‚ the Talking Drum‚” a tale revolving
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Among many contemporary poets‚ Gabriel Okara makes his stand as one of the most influential Nigerian lyricists. Okara speaks of the same impressions of the controversial novelist Chinua Achebe. In the poem "Piano and Drums‚" Gabriel Okara shows the contrasts between the past life and the modern world. Some aspects in his poem date back before the beginning of civilization. In this essay I will reflect on Okara’s concepts and visions. The poem is effectively written in Verse Libre or free verse.
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The chapter called “Interrelations of Music and Dance” in the book “The Music of Africa” briefly explains about the form of dance moves and its relationship with the African music. After thoroughly reading this chapter‚ I was able to know the importance of African dance in African music by realizing cultural differences behind the various kinds of African dance and the meanings of the moves in the African music. First‚ I was able to learn the various kinds of African dance moves based on different
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Commentary – Piano and Drums by Gabriel Okara In Gabriel Okara’s poem‚ “Piano and Drums”‚ Okara expresses his feelings and thoughts of a primitive society in contrast to a western society. Being an African himself‚ and having studied in a western society‚ the poem reflects the confusion in his emotions as well as the loss of self-identity. The title of the poem itself‚ “Piano and Drums” displays a sense of dissimilarity and contrast as the instruments are so unalike in terms of sophistication.
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slavery had begun. The sound of gunshots disturb the sound of once bustling streets. The sound of drums blare the battlefields as soldiers have to fight against their fellow Americans. The Civil War had left a dramatic impact on America‚ and the people there during the fighting. The impact of the Civil War can be seen in the writing that came at the time of the war. One example is “Beat! Beat! Drums!” by Walt Whitman. Whitman was 42 years old when the civil war started and though he never fought
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Gordan Case Write-Up #2 February 17th‚ 2016 Drum Flipping This sport may seem like a simple task‚ yet it has a large impact on the human body. It is called drum flipping. The rules are simple. A team compiled of 5-6 people‚ versus another team of the same amount. This sport is played on a beach or in a sand pit particularly because it is harder to run and keep your balance than it would be on gravel or asphalt. Each team will have a total of six large snare drums in the middle of a twenty yard boundary
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