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Anthropology Student Gives Djembe Drum Demonstration
Students in Anthropology 322: Cultures of Africa discuss importance of music in political & social life
Students in Anthropology 322: Cultures of Africa gave presentations this week on the importance of music in political and social life in Ethiopia and Mali.
Derrick VanWay (right), a double major in Anthropology and Music, brought two djembe drums for his presentation on West African drumming styles. Broadcast and Cinematic Arts major Armarion Bates (left) volunteered to learn how to play.
Students in the course, taught by Professor Laura Cochrane, also learn about African arts, economies, politics, religions, heritages, social movements, and environments.
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