BLOG #5

The traditions of the Harlem Renaissance are still alive. Their focus on African roots and rhythm are still found in African-American poetry and music. View the links and audio/videos below and choose one of the artists to explore. Blog about how the piece affected you and what it suggests about African-American culture/traditions and the Harlem Renaissance.

1. NIKKI GIOVANNIE, EGO TRIPPIN'

  Nikki Giovanni - Ego Tripping
Nikki Giovanni - Ego Tripping

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2. RIZE, A DOCUMENTARY CLIP

Following the Rodney King riots in 1992, kids and adults in Los Angeles started a new craze called Krumping, dance that imitates African rhythms (and masks). What are Krumpers trying to do, and what does it say about the world today?