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Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part IV of a compilation of all of the posts about African American religious music and/or church traditions that have been published on this pancocojams blog from 2017 through 2018.

A total of 54 posts in this category were published on pancocojams during that period of time.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/12/archived-lists-of-pancocojams-posts-on_24.html for Part I of this series, That post is entitled "Archived Lists Of Pancocojams Posts On African American Religious Music And/or Church Traditions (2011 through 2012)"

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/12/archived-lists-of-pancocojams-posts-on_25.html for Part II of this pancocojams series. That post is entitled "Archived Lists Of Pancocojams Posts On African American Religious Music And/or Church Traditions (2013 through 2014)".

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/12/archived-lists-of-pancocojams-posts-on_26.html for Part III of this pancocojams series. That post is entitled "Archived Lists Of Pancocojams Posts On African American Religious Music And/or Church Traditions (2015 through 2016)".

These lists have been prepared for archiving purposes and to raise public awareness about these posts.

Visitor comments and additions to these posts' discussion threads are still welcome.

Thanks to all those who have contributed to these posts.

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LIST OF PANCOCOJAMS POSTS ON AFRICAN AMERICAN RELIGIOUS MUSIC AND/OR CHURCH TRADITIONS (2011-2013)
The URL for each of these posts is given along with the post's title and publishing date. However, these web addresses won't work as a hyperlink on this blog.

Numbers are assigned to posts within their publishing year for referencing purposes only.

2017

1. Seven Examples Of The Gospel Song "Weeping May Endure For The Night But Joy Comes In The Morning" (Updated Post)
January 21, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/01/seven-examples-of-gospel-song-weeping.html

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2. Comments About Old School Gospel Music & Two Examples Of The Song "I Will Trust in The Lord"
February 12, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/02/comments-about-old-school-gospel-music.html

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3. Comments About Old School Gospel Music & Two Examples Of The Song "I Will Trust in The Lord"
February 12, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/02/comments-about-old-school-gospel-music.html

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4. The Staple Singers - "I'm Coming Home" ("Tell Heaven") sound file, lyrics, and comments
February 26, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/02/he-staple-singers-im-coming-home-tell.html

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5. Three Examples Of The Gospel Song - "I Love The Lord" (featuring Richard Smallwood & Two Choirs And Whitney Houston)
April 15, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/04/three-examples-of-gospel-song-i-love.html

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6. Three Examples Of The African American Spiritual "I'm Gonna Sing When The Spirit Says Sing"
April 23, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/04/three-examples-of-african-american.html

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7. Two Examples Of African American Spiritual "I'm Gonna Sing Till The Spirit Moves In My Heart"
April 23, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/04/two-examples-of-african-american.html

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8. Two Interpretations Of The African American Spiritual "You Gotta Move When The Spirit Says Move"
April 23, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/04/two-interpretations-of-african-american.html

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9. Walt Whitman and the Soul Children of Chicago - "Perfect Praise" (widely known as "How Excellent" ) -lyrics, YouTube examples, & comments
May 7, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/05/walt-whitman-and-soul-children-of.html

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10. The Golden Gate Quartet - "Elijah" (with barbershop quartet cover by JR & information about the Christian meaning of "Holy Fire")
May 21, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-golden-gate-quartet-elijah-with.html

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11. Mahalia Jackson - "Trouble In My Way" (But That Don't Bother Me") sound file & lyrics
June 4, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/06/mahalia-jackson-trouble-in-my-way-but.html

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12. Dottie Peoples - "On Time God" (video, lyrics, comments)
June 8, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/06/dottie-peoples-on-time-god-video-lyrics.html

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13. Two Examples Of "I'm A Rollin Through An Unfriendly World" (Fisk Jubilee Singers & The Five Blind Boys Of Alabama)
June 10, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/06/two-examples-of-im-rollin-through.html

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14. Two Examples Of "I've Been 'Buked & I've Been Scorned" - Hall Johnson Singers/Alvin Ailey Dancers And Mahalia Jackson
July 16, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/07/two-examples-of-ive-been-buked-ive-been.html

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15. The Similarity Between The Pattern Sung In The 1956 R&B Song "Ain't Got No Home"& The Pattern Sung In The 1957 Gospel Song "I Love To Call His Name"
July 16, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/07/the-similarity-between-pattern-sung-in.html

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16. Early Examples Of "Do Lord Remember Me"& Related Songs
August 20, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/08/early-examples-of-do-lord-remember-me.html

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17. Gospel Song "Spirit Break Out" Sung At Houston Area Hurricane Harvey Shelter & Sung By William McDowell
August 31, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/08/gospel-song-spirit-break-out-sung-at.html

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18. Sister Ola Mae Terrell- How Long (Gospel/Country Blues Song)
October 3, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/10/sister-ola-mae-terrell-how-long.html

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2018

1. One Standard Rendition & Three Black Gospelized Renditions Of The Christian Hymn "Standing On The Promises"
January 13, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/01/one-standard-rendition-three-black.html

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2. Five Examples Of Norman Hutchins' Gospel Song "I Am Standing On His Promises"
January 13, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/01/five-examples-of-norman-hutchins-gospel.html

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3. DEM's Rendition Of The African American Spiritual "Hold On" with lyrics)
February 2, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/02/dem-arrangement-of-african-american.html

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4. A Sound File & A Video Of The Gospel Song "God's Trying To Tell You Something" From "The Color Purple" Movie (with lyrics)
February 15, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/02/a-sound-file-video-of-gospel-song-gods.html

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5. Five Renditions Of The Gospel Song "Hallelujah, Salvation, And Glory" (actual title: "Revelation 19:1")
March 4, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/03/four-renditions-of-gospel-song.html

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6. Edward Boatner, The Earliest Known Arranger of The African American Spiritual Known As "Trampin" As Well As Certain Other Spirituals
April 22, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/04/edward-boatner-earliest-known-arranger.html

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7. YouTube Examples Of Traditional Arrangements Of The African American Spiritual "Trampin"
April 22, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/04/youtube-examples-of-traditional.html

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8. Gospelized Spiritual & Other Non-Traditional Examples Of The African American Spiritual "Trampin"
April 22, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/04/gospelized-spirituals-other-non.html

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9. African American Spiritual & Work Song "Michael Row[ed] The Boat Ashore" (information, lyrics, and YouTube examples)
May 21, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/05/african-american-spiritual-work-song.html

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10. Three Examples Of The Gospel Song "Oh Lord, Have Mercy"
June 24, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/06/old-school-african-american-church.html

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11. Five Examples Of The African American Religious Song "Jesus Is A Rock In A Weary Land"
July 1, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/07/five-examples-of-african-american.html

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12. Three Examples Of The Gospel Song "Too Close To Heaven" (Alex Bradford, The Davis Sisters, and Bessie Griffith)
July 8, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/07/three-examples-of-gospel-song-too-close.html

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13. Four Examples Of The Gospel Song "If You're Happy (And You Know It, Say Amen)"
August 15, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/08/four-examples-of-gospel-song-if-youre.html

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14. Aretha Franklin's 1972 Gospel Album "Amazing Grace" (featuring concert documentary trailer & the songs "Oh Mary Don't You Weep"&"How I Got Over")
August 16, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/08/aretha-franklins-1972-gospel-album.html

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15. Jennifer Hudson - "Amazing Grace"& Fantasia:Barrino - "Precious Lord"/"You've Got A Friend" (At Aretha Franklin's Homegoing Service; August 31, 2018)
September 1, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/09/jennifer-hudson-amazing-grace.html

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16. Patti LaBelle's & Fantasia's Custom Of Kicking Off Their Shoes or Taking Off Their Shoes During Their Performances (with two videos)
September 2, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/09/patti-labelles-fantasias-custom-of.html

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17. The Influence Of Black American Jubilee Singers On South Africa's Isicathamiya Music (article excerpts with video examples)
November 2, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-influence-of-black-american-jubilee.html

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18. Black Gospelized Examples Of The Christian Hymn "Blessed Quietness"
November 4, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/11/black-gospelized-examples-of-christian.html

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19. Mt Moriah Baptist Church in Chester, South Carolina - "Father I Stretch My Hands to Thee" (An Example Of African American Lining Out Singing)
November 4, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/11/mt-moriah-baptist-church-in-chester.html

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20. Online Excerpts About The Early History Of The Fisk Jubilee Singers
November 6, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/11/online-excerpts-about-early-history-of.html

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21. Four YouTube Examples Of The 1967 Gospel Song "O Happy Day" (information, lyrics, & videos)
November 7, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/11/four-youtube-examples-of-1967-gospel.html

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22. Fisk Jubilee Singers - O Lord I've Done What You Told Me To Do" (with three additional examples of this Spiritual)
November 7, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/11/fisk-jubilee-singers-o-lord-ive-done.html

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23. Comments About Singing Spirituals Using 19th Century Negro Dialect (Updated with video examples)
November 7, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/11/comments-about-singing-spirituals-using.html

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24. Together As One Hymn Choir - "I Feel Good" (African American lining out hymn)
November 9, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/11/together-as-one-hymn-choir-i-feel-good.html

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25. The Canton Spirituals - "I Feel Good" (with lyrics for several Gospel versions of this song)
November 9, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-canton-spirituals-i-feel-good-with.html

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26. Three YouTube Examples Of The Gospel Song "I Feel Good"
November 10, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/11/three-youtube-examples-of-gospel-song-i.html

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27. The Black Gospel Source of The "Beans, Greens, Potatoes, Tomatoes (U Name It)" Song & Dance Challenge
November 17, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-black-gospel-source-of-beans-greens.html

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28. "Shadrach" (Shadrach, Meshack, And Abendego) &"Sweet Little Jesus Boy" - Two Songs By Robert MacGimsey Which Are Mistakenly Thought To Have A Black Composer
November 30, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/11/shadrach-shadrach-meshack-and-abendego.html

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29. The Golden Gate Quartet - "Shadrach" (information, lyrics, & comments)
November 30, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-golden-gate-quartet-shadrach.html

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30. The Larks (Black Gospel Group) On The Ed Sullivan Show In 1952 Performing "Shadrach" (Shadrach, Meshach, And Abendego)
November 30, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-larks-black-gospel-group-on-ed.html

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31. Comments About Singing Spirituals Using 19th Century Negro Dialect (an update of a 2014 pancocojams post)
November 30, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/11/comments-about-singing-spirituals-using_30.html

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32. Louis Armstrong - "Shadrach" And Brook Benton - "Shadrach" (YouTube examples & comments)
December 1, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/12/louis-armstrong-shadrach-and-brook.html

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33. Clara Ward And The Clara Ward Singers - "Hold Back The Tears" (Gospel sound file and lyrics)
December 3, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/12/clara-ward-and-clara-ward-singers-hold.html

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34. Example Of Old School Black Gospel: Rev. Charles Nicks & The St. James Adult Choir (Detroit, Michigan)- "Hold Back The Night"
December 3, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/12/example-of-old-school-black-gospel-rev.html

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35. "Goin' Up Yonder", "Oh Happy Day", & Three More Old School Gospel Songs By Walter Hawkins, Edwin Hawkins, & Their Choirs
December 15, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/12/goin-up-yonder-oh-happy-day-three-more.html

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36. Four YouTube Examples Of Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration (Including Handel's Hallelujah Chorus)
December 21, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/12/three-youtube-examples-of-handels.html

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Thanks for visiting pancocojams.

Visitor comments are welcome.

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part I of a compilation of pancocojams posts about Caribbean music, dance, and some other cultural aspects* that have been published on this pancocojams blog from 2011 through 2013.

A total of 87 posts in this category were published on pancocojams during that period of time.

These lists have been prepared for archiving purposes and to raise public awareness about these posts.

Visitor comments and additions to these posts' discussion threads are still welcome.

Thanks to all those who have contributed to these posts.
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*Pancocojams posts on Caribbean personal names will be separately archived.

Some posts listed below are also included in other pancocojams archive listings.

For the purposes of theses archives, titles of pancocojams posts about Suriname, French Guiana, and/or Guyana are found in the South American lists and not in the Caribbean lists.

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LIST OF PANCOCOJAMS POSTS ON CARIBBEAN MUSIC, DANCE, AND SOME OTHER CULTURAL ASPECTS (2011 through 2013)
The URL for each of these posts is given along with the post's title and publishing date. However, these web addresses won't work as a hyperlink on this blog.

Numbers are assigned to posts within their publishing year for referencing purposes only.

2011

1. Racial Attitudes In Caribbean Folk Songs ("Jesse Mahon"&"Bungo Moolatta" songs)
August 30, 2011; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/08/racial-attitudes-in-caribbean-folk.html

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2012

1. Bomba - Traditional Puerto Rican Music & Dance
January 31, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/01/traditional-puerto-rican-bomba-music.html

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2. Do The Butterfly - Macka B (Lyrics)
February 11, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/do-butterfly-macka-b-lyrics.html

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3. A Comparison Of Various Calenda-Like Dances
February 13, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/comparison-of-various-calenda-like.html

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4. Jonkanoo, Gombey, New Orleans Indians, & The Philadelphia Mummers Costume Traditions
February 18, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/jonkanoo-gombey-new-orleans-indians.html

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5. Burning Spear "I Stand Strong" - Lyrics, Video, Information
March 22, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/03/burning-spear-i-stand-strong-lyrics.html

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6. Latin Jazz - Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra
March 27, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/03/latin-jazz-machito-and-his-afro-cuban.html

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7. Sally Brown & Sally Sue Brown - Sea Shanty, Ska, & Blues
April 18, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/04/sally-brown-sally-sue-brown-sea-shanty.html

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8. Seven Jamaican Ska Music Videos (information, and examples)
April 22, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/04/jamaican-ska-music-videos.html

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9. Calypso War - Lord Invader, Macbeth, & Duke Of Iron (Lyrics)
May 27, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/05/calypso-war-lord-invader-macbeth-duke.html

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10. Jamaican Revivalist Bands In Watts Town, Part I
June 9, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/06/jamaica-revivalist-bands-in-watts-town.html

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11. Jamaican Revivalist Bands In Watts Town, Part II (Videos)
June 9, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/06/jamaica-revivalist-bands-in-watts-town_09.html

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12. Caribbean Church Choir Procession: Bethel Apostolic Church "Hold On Out" (Video & Lyrics)
June 9, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/06/caribbean-church-choir-procession.html

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13. Latin Jazz - Performances Of "El Cumbanchero"
June 19, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/06/latin-jazz-performances-of-el.html

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14. Byron Lee & The Dragonnaires - Five Soca sound files or videos
June 22, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/06/byron-lee-dragonnaires-selected-soca.html

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15. Caribbean Song "One Solja Man" (example, lyrics, and comments)
July 22, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/07/caribbean-song-one-solja-man.html

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16. Examples Of "Get Up Stand Up" (Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer)
July 30, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/07/various-sound-files-videos-of-get-up.html

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17. Example Of "In A Fine Castle" - From Brown Girl In The Ring Album & Book
August 4, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/08/example-of-in-fine-castle-brown-girl-in.html

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18. Two Examples Of The Caribbean Game Song "In A Fine Castle"
August 4, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/08/two-examples-of-caribbean-game-song-in.html

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19. Jamaican Nine Nights Wakes (Music & Dance Traditions)
August 15, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/08/jamaican-nine-nights-wakes-music-dance.html

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20. Jamaican Dinki Mini Dancing
August 15, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/08/jamaican-dinki-mini-dancing.html

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21. Jamaican Nine Nights Performances
August 15, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/08/jamaican-nine-nights-performances.html

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22. In The River On The Bank (Children's Movement Game)
September 2, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/09/in-river-on-bank-game.html

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23. Jimmy Cliff - "John Crow" (Lyrics, Video, & Comments)
September 19, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/09/jimmy-cliff-john-crow-lyrics-video.html

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24. What "John Crow" Means In Jamaica
September 20, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/09/john-crow-part-i-what-john-crow-means.html

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25. Two Jamaican Mento Songs That Mention John Crow
September 20, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/09/two-jamaican-mento-songs-that-mention.html

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26. The Real Meaning Of The Jamaican Folk Song "Cudelia Brown" ("Cordelia Brown")
October 13, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-real-meaning-of-jamaican-folk-song.html

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27. Video Examples Of Jamaican Nyabinghi Drumming
November 7, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/11/video-examples-of-jamaican-nyabinghi.html

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28. Boney M - Brown Girl In The Ring (Video, Lyrics, & Comments)
November 18, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/11/boney-m-brown-girl-in-ring-video-lyrics.html

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29. Dancehall Reggae "Murder She Wrote" (Song & Riddim Mix)
November 23, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/11/dancehall-reggae-murder-she-wrote-song.html

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30. "Bam Bam Riddim" Examples (Jamaican Dancehall)
November 23, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/11/dancehall-reggae-bam-bam-riddim.html

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31. Funky Nassau (Lyrics, Examples, Comments)
December 5, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/12/funky-nassau-lyrics-examples-comments.html

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32. Lord Invader, Andrew Sisters - Rum And Coca Cola (sound files, lyrics, comments)
December 9, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/12/lord-invader-andrew-sisters-rum-and.html

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33. SMS - 50 Years Of Independence (Jamaican video, information, & comments)
December 12, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/12/sms-50-years-of-independence-jamaican.html

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34. Bob Marley - Redemption Songs & Chant Down Babylon
December 29, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/12/bob-marley-redemption-songs-chant-down.html

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2013

1. Roaring Lion - Jail Them (Sound File & Lyrics)
January 4, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/01/roaring-lion-jail-them-sound-file-lyrics.html

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2. Seven Videos Of The Queen Of Salsa, Celia Cruz
January 17, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/01/seven-videos-of-queen-of-salsa-celia.html

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3. Information & Videos About Abakuá Traditions
January 18, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/01/information-videos-about-abakua.html

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4. Five Songs By Cuban Legend Maria Teresa Vera (with lyrics)
January 21, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/01/five-songs-by-cuban-legend-maria-teresa.html

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5. Five Reggae Songs By White Artists
February 8, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/02/five-reggae-songs-by-white-artists.html

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6. Jamaican Songs About The River Jordan (Part I)
February 24, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/02/jamaican-songs-about-river-jordan-part-i.html

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7. Jamaican Songs About The River Jordan (Part II)
February 24, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/02/jamaican-songs-about-river-jordan-part.html

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8. Muhammad Muwakil - "4.00 am in Belmont" (Jamaican Spoken Word)
February 26, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/02/muhammad-muwakil-400-am-in-belmont.html

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9. Where Did The Naughty Little Flea Go (Sound Files, Lyrics, & Comments)
March 11, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/03/where-did-naughty-little-flea-go-sound.html

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10. Jamaican Children's Song "Jump Shamador" (Good Morning To You, Mother)
March 18, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/03/jamaican-childrens-song-jump-shamador.html

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11. Five Examples Of Haitian Kompa Music By Les Freres Dejean
March 20, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/03/five-examples-of-haitian-kompa-music-by.html

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12. Bajan (Barbados) Folk Song - "Every Time She Pass" ("The Sandpipe Song") with Lyrics
March 21, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/03/bajan-folk-song-every-time-she-pass.html

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13. Quelbe (Stratch Bands, Fungi) Music From The Virgin Islands
April 14, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/04/quelbe-stratch-bands-fungi-music-from.html

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14. Two Examples of "Shine Eye Gal" ("Shine Eye Girl") with lyrics
May 1, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/05/two-examples-of-shine-eye-gal-shine-eye.html

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15. Classic Jamaican RockSteady Songs (sound files & information)
May 19, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/05/classic-jamaican-rocksteady-songs-sound.html

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16. More Rocksteady Music Genre Songs (sound files & videos)
May 19, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/05/more-rocksteady-music-genre-songs-sound.html

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17. (Montserrat, Caribbean Singer) Arrow - Hot Hot Hot (sound file, video, lyrics)
May 30, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/05/arrow-hot-hot-hot-sound-file-video.html

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18. Barrington Levy - "Mandela You're Free" (with lyrics)
June 27, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/06/barrington-levy-mandela-youre-free-with.html

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19. The Wailers "Downpressor Man" and Peter Tosh "Downpressor Man" (with lyrics)
July 10, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-wailers-downpressor-man-and-peter.html

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20. The Fania All Stars - Congo Bongo
July 20, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-fania-all-stars-congo-bongo.html

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21. Jamaican Mento Song “One Two Three Four Colon Man He Come” (with lyrics)
August 4, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/08/one-two-three-four-colon-man-he-come.html

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22. Jamaican folk song "Come To See Janie"
August 5, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/08/jamaican-folk-song-come-to-see-janie.html

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23. Buju Baton - "Love My Browning"& Nardo Ranks - "Them A Bleach" (Jamaica)
August 7, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/08/buju-baton-i-love-my-browning-nardo.html

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24. (Bajan Caribbean Folk Song) "Everytime Ah Pass" (with lyrics & video)
August 21, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/08/caribbean-folk-song-everytime-ah-pass.html

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25. What "Sweet" Means In Soca Music
August 27, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/08/what-sweet-means-in-soca-music.html

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26. Baron - "Find Yourself" and "Sweet Soca Man" (Trinidad & Tobago)
August 27, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/08/baron-find-yourself-and-sweet-soca-man.html

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27. Two Recordings Of Songs Entitled "Sweet Soca Music"
August 27, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/08/two-recordings-of-songs-entitled-sweet.html

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28. What "Sugar" Means In Soca Music
August 27, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/08/what-sugar-means-in-soca-music.html

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29. Sugar Aloes - I Love Being Me (Lyrics & Comments)
August 28, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/08/sugar-aloes-i-love-being-me-lyrics.html

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30. What Are The Names Of These Haitian Singing Games?
August 28, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/08/what-are-names-of-these-haitian-singing.html

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31. The Children's Song "Tingalayo" (information, lyrics, and videos)
September 1, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-childrens-song-tingalayo.html

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32. "L'annee Passee", The Calypso Song That Became "Rum And Coca Cola"
September 1, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/09/lannee-passee-calypso-song-that-became.html

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33. Lord Nelson - King Liar (Calypso sound file, lyrics, comments)
September 14, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/09/lord-nelson-king-liar-sound-file-lyrics.html

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34. Pluto Shervington - Ram Goat Liver (Jamaican Reggae)
September 15, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/09/pluto-shervington-ram-goat-liver.html

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35. Shabba Ranks - Peany Peany (Winey Winey) with partial lyrics & comments
, September 16, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/09/shabba-ranks-peany-peany-winey-winey.html

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Shabba Ranks - Tinga linga ling (with comments)
September 16, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/09/shabba-ranks-tinga-ling-ling-with.html

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36. How The Words "Chune", "Choon"&"Tune" Are Used In Comments About Caribbean Music
September 17, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/09/how-words-chune-choon-tune-are-used-in.html

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37. Calypso Rose - Fire In Me Wire (examples, lyrics, & comments)
October 5, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/10/calypso-rose-fire-in-me-wire-examples.html

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38. The Racial Crisis In The Dominican Republic & Rita Dove's Poem "Parsley"
October 20, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-racial-crisis-in-dominican-republic.html

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39. "Many Rivers To Cross" Reggae Song, Book, & PBS Television Series
October 21, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/10/many-rivers-to-cross-reggae-song-book.html

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40. Jamaican Mento Song - Come We Go Down To Linstead Market (Solas Market)
October 23, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/10/jamaican-mento-song-come-we-go-down-to.html

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41. "Coming Down With A Bunch Of Roses" (lyrics, sound file, & comments)
November 16, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/11/coming-down-with-bunch-of-roses-lyrics.html

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42. Roaring Lion - African War Call (Calypso sound file & lyrics)
November 17, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/11/roaring-lion-african-war-call-calypso.html

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43. Game Songs & Sea Shanties Sources For A West Indian Singing Game
November 19, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/11/game-songs-sea-shanties-sources-for.html

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44. Jook (Juke) Words & Phrases In The Caribbean & In The USA
November 20, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/11/jook-juke-words-phrases-in-caribbean-in.html

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45. Four Videos Of The Soca Record "Follow The Leader"
November 25, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/11/four-videos-of-soca-record-follow-leader.html

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46. Caribbean Patois In A YouTube Video Viewer Comment Thread
November 29, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/11/caribbean-patois-in-youtube-video.html

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47. Mighty Sparrow - Yankees Gone (Jean & Dinah) sound files, lyrics, & comments
November 29, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/11/mighty-sparrow-yankees-gone-jean-dinah.html

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48. Hill And Gully Rider (General Information & Folk Lyrics)
December 18, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/hill-and-gully-rider-general.html

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49. Lord Composer (Jamaican Mento) - "Hill 'N Gully Ride" (sound file & lyrics)
December 18, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/lord-composer-hill-n-gully-ride-sound.html

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50. The Charms (Jamaican Ska) - Hill And Gully Rider (lyrics, sound file, comments)
December 18, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-charms-jamaican-ska-hill-and-gully.html

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51. A Traditional Caribbean Jonkonoo Song & Three Contemporary Jonkanoo Videos From The Bahamas
December 20, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-traditional-caribbean-jonkunnu-song.html

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52. Ma Ma, Bake That Johnny Cake, Christmas Comin’ (examples & lyrics)
December 20, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/mama-bake-that-johnny-cake-christmas.html

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Visitor comments are welcome.

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Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part III of an ongoing pancocojams series on traditional African harvest festivals.

This post post presents information about the traditional cultural celebration that is known as the New Yam Festival of the Igbo people (Orureshi in the idoma area, Iwa ji, Iri ji or Ike ji, depending on dialect).

Videos of the New Yam festival in Nigeria and a sound file of some music that is associated with this festival are included in this post.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/11/ghanaian-harvest-festival-homowo.html for Part I of this series. That 2015 post is entitled "African Harvest Festivals: Ghanaian Harvest Festival "Homowo" (information & videos)".

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/08/african-harvest-festivals-botswanas.html for Part II of this series. That 2017 post is entitled "African Harvest Festivals: Botswana's Letlhafula Festival (information & videos)"

The content of this post is presented for cultural and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to all those who are featured in these videos. Thanks also to the publishers of these videos on YouTube.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW YAM FESTIVAL (IGBO)
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Yam_Festival_of_the_Igbo
"The New Yam Festival of the Igbo people (Orureshi in the idoma area, Iwa ji, Iri ji or Ike ji, depending on dialect) is an annual cultural festival by the Igbo people held at the end of the rainy season in early August.[1][2] [3]

The Iri ji festival (literally "new-yam eating")[4] is practiced throughout West Africa (especially in Nigeria and Ghana)[1] and other African countries and beyond,[5] symbolizing the conclusion of a harvest and the beginning of the next work cycle. The celebration is a very culturally based occasion, tying individual Igbo communities together as essentially agrarian and dependent on yam.[2]

Igbo tradition
Yams are the first crop to be harvested, and are the most important crop of the region.[1] The New Yam Festival is therefore a celebration depicting the prominence of yam in the social-cultural life of Igbo people. The evening prior to the day of the festival, all old yams (from the previous year's crop) are consumed or discarded. This is because it is believed that the New Year must begin with tasty, fresh yams instead of the old dried-up crops of the previous year. [2] The next day, only dishes of yam are served at the feast, as the festival is symbolic of the abundance of the produce.[2]

Though the style and methods may differ from one community to the next, the essential components that make up the festival remain the same. In some communities the celebration lasts a whole day, while in many places it may last a week or more. These festivities normally include a variety of entertainments and ceremony, including the performance of rites by the Igwe (King), or the eldest man, and cultural dances by Igbo men, women, and their children. The festival features Igbo cultural activities in the form of contemporary shows, masquerade dances, and fashion parades. [6]

Ịwa-ji ceremony
Usually at the beginning of the festival, the yams are offered to the gods and ancestors first before distributing them to the villagers. The ritual is performed either by the oldest man in the community or by the king or eminent title holder.[4][5] This man also offers the yams to God, deities and ancestors by showing gratitude to God for his protection and kindness in leading them from lean periods to the time of bountiful harvest without deaths resulting from hunger.[2] After the prayer of thanksgiving to God, they eat the first yam because It is believed that their position bestows the privilege of being intermediaries between their communities and the gods of the land. The rituals are meant to express the gratitude of the community to the gods for making the harvest possible, and they are widely followed despite more modern changes due to the influence of Christianity in the area.[4] This therefore explains the three aspect of Igbo worldview, that they are pragmatic, religious and appreciative.[3]

The day is symbolic of enjoyment after the cultivation season, and the plenty is shared with friends and well-wishers.[4] A variety of festivities mark the eating of new yam. Folk dances, masquerades, parades, and parties create an experience that some participants characterize as "art"; the colorful festival is a spectacle of exhibited joy, thanks, and community display.[2]

Palm oil (mmanụ nri) is used to eat the yam. Iwa ji also shares some similarities with the Asian Mid-Autumn Festival, as both are based on the cycles of the moon and are essentially community harvest festivals.

This event is important event in the calendar of Igbo people all over the world.

The harvest of yam and the celebration of the God of the land through the New Yam festival is an epitome of the people’s religious belief in the supreme deity. The coming of the new moon in the month of August marks the preparation for the great “Iri Ji Ohu” festival, but the time and mode of preparation differs from community to community.[6]

The New Yam festival is a highly captivating art event. The colourful festival is a visual spectacle of coherence, of dance, of joy and feasting, an annual display for community members, to mark the end of the cultivation season, a festival where the people express their gratitude to those that helped them reap a bountiful harvest."
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SHOWCASE VIDEOS
Video #1: Egwu Iri Ji (New yam Festival music) from Umuahia

BENTELEVISION, Aug 27, 2013

I may be far away from the yam, but my spirit is HIGH....... Ibeku! Egwu Asaa, Ibeku!! Egwu Asaa, Ibeku Ukwu Ogurube.

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Video #2: IGBOUKWU - New Yam Festival

IGBO NATION TV, Oct 4, 2014

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Video #3: 2016 New Yam Festival in Mbaise, Imo state

Royal TV Nigeria, Aug 31, 2016

The New yam festival is a popular celebration amongst people from the South Eastern part of Nigeria, the date of the celebration varies based on the community where it is being celebrated. Its always falls between month of August to October. Royal TV crew visited Mbaise in Imo state to witness the 2016 edition of the festival.
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Video #3: New Yam Festival of the Igbo people

Uncensored, Aug 19, 2017
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Video #4: IGBO CULTURAL DAY AND IRI JI FESTIVAL 2017

SOROM CHIA TV, Sep 7, 2018

This is what we the Igbos do every year to promote our culture and tradition. This is why Igbo culture is unique from other cultures in whole wide world. Are proud to be Igbo? Igbo amaka...

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Video #5: HOW THE IGBOS CUT YAM AT THE NEW YAM FESTIVAL

SOROM CHIA TV, Oct 19, 2018

The Igbos gathered at Ikeja in the city of Lagos to observe this great cultural festival (IRI JI FESTIVAL).

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Visitor comments are welcome.

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part II of a compilation of pancocojams posts about Caribbean music, dance, and some other cultural aspects* that have been published on this pancocojams blog from 2014 through 2015.

A total of 87 posts in this category were published on pancocojams during that period of time.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/12/archived-lists-of-pancocojams-posts-on_52.html for Part I of this pancocojams series. That post is entitled "Archived Lists Of Pancocojams Posts On Caribbean Music, Dance, & Some Other Cultural Aspects (2011 through 2013)>"

These lists have been prepared for archiving purposes and to raise public awareness about these posts.

Visitor comments and additions to these posts' discussion threads are still welcome.

Thanks to all those who have contributed to these posts.
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*Pancocojams posts on Caribbean personal names will be separately archived.

Some posts listed below are also included in other pancocojams archive listings.

For the purposes of theses archives, titles of pancocojams posts about Suriname, French Guiana, and/or Guyana are found in the South American lists and not in the Caribbean lists.

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LIST OF PANCOCOJAMS POSTS ON CARIBBEAN MUSIC, DANCE, AND SOME OTHER CULTURAL ASPECTS (2014 through 2015)
The URL for each of these posts is given along with the post's title and publishing date. However, these web addresses won't work as a hyperlink on this blog.

Numbers are assigned to posts within their publishing year for referencing purposes only.

2014

1. A Cultural Critique Of The Song "Shut De Door" (Keep Out De Debil)
January 3, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-cultural-crtique-of-song-shut-de-door.html

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2. The Devil, Jumbies, And The "Shut De Door"(Keep Out The Devil) Song
January 3, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-devil-jumbies-and-shut-de-doorkeep.html

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3. The Source Of The "Shave And A Hair Cut. Two Bits" Tune
January 4, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/thethe-source-of-shave-and-hair-cut-two.html

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4. Very Old Reference To John Canoe & Aunt Sally Stuffed Figures In The Caribbean
January 6, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/very-old-reference-to-john-canoe-aunt.html

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5. Krosfyah - Sak Passe (video, information, & comments) (Barbados)
January 12, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/krosfyah-sake-passe-video-information.html

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6. Cuban Rumbas - Guaguancó, Yambú, & Columbia Styles
January 15, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/cuban-rumbas-guaguanco-yambu-columbia.html

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7. The Orisha Shango (Chango, Xango) - Information & Video Examples
January 15, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/video-information-video-examples-of.html

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8. The Black Roots Of The Song "Shenandoah", Part III (Caribbean songs "This World Of Misery"; "Solid Fas")
January 18, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-black-roots-of-song-shenandoah-part_18.html

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9. Mayaro The Band - The Dhoti Song (Chutney Soca) sound file & lyrics (Trinidad)
January 19, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/mayaro-band-dhoti-song-soca-chutney.html

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10. Mahendra Ramkellawan - "Dem Ah Watch Meh" (Chutney Soca song)
January 19, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/mahendra-ramkellawan-dem-ah-watch-meh.html

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11. Drupatee Ramgoonai- Roll Up De Tassa (original Chutney Soca song & remix with Alison Hinds)
January 19, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/drupatee-ramgoonai-roll-up-de-tassa.html

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12. The Tradewinds - Mr. Rooster (Caribbean sound file and lyrics)
February 8, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-tradewinds-mr-rooster-sound-file.html

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13. Jamaican Bobsled Team Songs From “Cool Running” Movie
February 19, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/02/jamaican-bobsled-team-songs-lyrics.html

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14. Various Styles Of Cheerleading In The Caribbean
February 21, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-various-styles-of-cheerleading-in.html

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15. More Caribbean Cheerleading Videos
February 22, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/02/more-carribean-cheerleading-videos.html

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16. "Hold 'em Joe" (examples & lyrics)
March 4, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/hold-em-joe-examples-lyrics.html

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17. Ten Examples Of Haitian Kanaval (Carnival) 2014 Songs
March 6, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/ten-examples-of-haitian-kanaval.html

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18. Machel Montano - "Ministry Of The Road" (videos & lyrics) (Trinidad & Tobago)
March 6, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/machel-montano-ministry-of-road-videos.html

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19. Chaka Demus - Jump Up (Workie Workie) sound file & lyrics (Jamaica)
March 6, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/chaka-demus-jump-up-workie-workie-sound.html

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20. The Love Circle - "One Day Congote (Congotay)" Trinidad & Tobago sound file & lyrics
March 8, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-love-circle-one-day-congote.html

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21. What The Caribbean Saying "One Day Congotay (Congote)" Means
March 9, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/what-one-day-congotay-congote-means.html

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22. Congotay Children's Game (words, play instructions, and comments)
March 10, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/congotay-childrens-game-words-play.html

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23. LaBega Carousel - St. Croix ,Virgin Islands Quelbe Song (information, example, & lyrics)
March 17, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/labega-carousel-st-croix-virgin-islands.html

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24. The In-Crowd - "Mango Walk" (Reggae), video & lyrics
March 20, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-in-crowd-mango-walk-reggae-video.html

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25. The Chosen Brothers - Mango Walk (Roots Reggae/Dub Music)
March 20, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-chosen-brothers-mango-walk-roots.html

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26. Linton Kwesi Johnson - "Bass Culture" (sound file & words)
March 20, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/linton-kwesi-johnson-bass-culture-sound.html

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27. Seven Videos of Salsa Dancing (Cuban style, New York style, & World competitions)
May 5, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/05/seven-videos-of-salsa-dancing-cuba-new.html

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28. "The Devil's Mad" (Virgin Island Gospel) &"The Devil Is Mad" (USA R&B/Gospel)
May 19, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/05/part-ii-of-series-devils-mad-virgin.html

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29. Three Videos Of Reynoir Négoce Casimir, Renown Accordion Player From Guadeloupe, West Indies
May 22, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/05/three-videos-of-negoce-casimir-renown.html

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30. Five Videos Of Gwo Ka Music & Dance (Guadeloupe, West Indies)
May 23, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/05/five-videos-of-gwo-ka-music-dance.html

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31. Indian Arrival Days In The Caribbean (Information & Songs)
May 29, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/05/indian-arrival-days-in-caribbean.html

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32. Lord Invader - Crisis In Arkansas (sound file & lyrics)
June 2, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/06/lord-invader-crisis-in-arkansas-sound.html

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33. Roaring Lion - Netty Netty (Calypso) with information, sound files, & lyrics
June 19, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/06/roaring-lion-netty-netty-calypso-with.html

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34. Different Meanings Of "Wheel And Turn" In Two Jamaican Mento Songs & In The Wailers""Rude Boy" Song
July 16, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/07/wheel-and-turn-phrase-in-two-jamaican.html

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35. The Wailers - "Rude Boy" (sound file & comments)
July 16, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-wailers-rude-boy-sound-file-comments.html

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36. Jimmy Cliff - That's The Way Life Goes (example & lyrics)
July 24, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/07/jimmy-cliff-thats-way-life-goes-example.html

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37. Lord Invader -"Sly Mongoose" (information, lyrics, & sound file)
July 29, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/07/lord-invader-sly-mongoose-information.html

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38. Lord Kitchener -"Nosey Mother in Law" (Calypso sound file and lyrics)
August 11, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/08/lord-kitchener-nosey-mother-in-law.html

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39. Elephant Man - "Get On Up And Dance" (example, partial lyrics, & comments)
August 23, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/08/eeleeephant-man-get-on-up-and-dance.html

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40. Peter Tosh - Equal Rights & Justice (Examples & Lyrics)
September 19, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/09/peter-tosh-equal-rights-justice.html

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41. Jamaican Patois & Rasta Talk In YouTube Comments About Jah Bouk's Videos
October 9, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/10/jamaican-patois-rasta-talk-in-youtube.html

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42. Definitions & Examples Of The Rastafari Word "Iley"
October 11, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/10/definitions-examples-of-rastafari-word.html

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43. Eric Donaldson - "Cherry Oh Baby" (with lyrics & comments)
October 19, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/10/eric-donaldson-cherry-oh-baby-with.html

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44. "Bangarang" Means Different Things In Jamaica & In The USA
October 20, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/10/bangarang-means-different-things-in.html

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45. Three Reggae Records With The Title "Bangarang" (with comments)
October 20, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/10/three-reggae-records-with-title.html

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46. Derrick Morgan - "John Crow Skank" (example, lyrics, comments)
October 21, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/10/derrick-morgan-john-crow-skank-example.html

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47. Chi Chi Bud Oh - Jamaican Folk Song (Mento) Examples
October 26, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/10/chi-chi-bud-oh-jamaican-folk-song-mento.html

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48. One Ska & One Reggae Example Of "Chi Chi Bud" (with Two Other Chi Chi Bud Riddim songs)
October 26, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/10/one-ska-one-reggae-example-of-chi-chi.html

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49. Examples Of "John Crow Say Him Naah Wuk Pan Sunday"
October 26, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/10/examples-of-john-crow-say-him-naah-wuk.html

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50. Seven Trinidadian & Tobagan Parang & Soca Parang Music (Christmas In Trinidad & Tobago)
December 24, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/12/seven-trinidadian-tobagan-parang-soca.html

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2015

1. King Radio - Mathilda (Matilda) , sound file & lyrics
January 17, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/01/king-radio-mathilda-matilda-sound-file.html

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2. Harry Belafonte - Matilda (lyrics and video)
January 18, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/01/harry-belafonte-matilda-lyrics-and-video.html

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3. The Source Of Harry Belafonte's Version Of "Jump In The Line" ("Shake Senora")
January 27, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-source-of-harry-belafontes-version.html

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4. Jamaica's Revivalism Religion (Information & Videos)
January 28, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/01/jamaicas-revivalism-religion.html

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5. Song "Three Little Birds" (Bob Marley video &"Strange Magic" movie clip)
January 29, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/01/song-three-little-birds-bob-marley.html

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6. Go Down Manuel Road, Part I (lyrics & stone passing videos)
March 4, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/03/go-down-manuel-road-part-i-lyrics-stone.html

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7. Go Down Manuel Road, Part II (mento, ska, dancehall, & other versions)
March 4, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/03/go-down-manuel-road-part-ii-mento-ska.html

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8. Mention Of "Bruck" Or "Brucking" (Physical moves) Included In Examples Of Jamaican Children's Singing Games Published in 1922
March 5, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/03/bruck-movement-included-in-jamaican.html

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9. 1922 Jamaican Versions Of The Children's Song "Bingo"
March 6, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/03/1922-jamaican-versions-of-childrens.html

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10. African American & Jamaican Examples Of The Gospel Song "Won't It Be Grand" (with lyrics)
March 8, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/03/african-american-jamaican-examples-of.html

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11. What Sean Paul's "Get Busy" ("Shake That Thing Miss Annabella") Song Means
March 28, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/03/what-sean-pauls-get-busy-shake-that.html

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12. Book & Article Excerpts Of African & Haitian Rara Sources Of Baton Twirling & Other Twirling Performances
April 2, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/04/kongo-and-other-african-influences-on.html

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13. Eduardo Brito - "Siboney" (example, information, & lyrics)
April 23, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/04/eduardo-brito-siboney-example.html

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14. Haitian Vodou Veve-Like Symbol In A Malawi, Africa Video
May 2, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/05/haitian-vodou-veve-like-symbol-in.html

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15. Kiddus I - Graduation in Zion (YouTube examples & lyrics)
May 17, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/05/kiddus-i-graduation-in-zion-youtube.html

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16. Donnie Mcclurkin - Caribbean Medley ("I Got My Mind Made Up"& Other Jamaican Gospel Songs)
May 27, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/05/donnie-mcclurkin-caribbean-medley-i-got.html

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17. Different Versions Of Barrington Levy's "Here I Come" ("Broader Than Broadway")
May 31, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/05/different-versions-of-barrington-levys.html

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18. Shabba Ranks & Deborahe Glasgow - "Don't Test Me" (example, lyrics, comments)
June 6, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/06/shabba-ranks-deborahe-glasgow-dont-test.html

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19. Junior Tucker - "Don't Test" (video, lyrics, comments)
June 6, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/06/junior-tucker-dont-test-video-lyrics.html

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20. "Bad Mind People" - Jamaican Folk Song & The Wailer's Recording
July 2, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/07/bad-mind-people-jamaican-folk-song.html

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21. Damian Marley - "Welcome To Jamrock" (Comments On VEVO Censorship & Examples Of YouTube User Names)
July 12, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/07/damian-marley-welcome-to-jamrock.html

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22. Bob Marley - "Blackman Redemption" (sound file, lyrics, comments)
July 23, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/07/bob-marley-blackman-redemption-sound.html

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23. The "Who Jah (God) Bless, No Man Curse" Line In Bob Marley's Song "Who The Cap Fits"
September 11, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-who-jah-god-bless-no-man-curse-line.html

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24. The "Who Jah (God) Bless, No Man Curse" Line In Two Sizzla (Reggae) Songs
September 11, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-who-jah-god-bless-no-man-curse-line_11.html

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25. The "Who Jah (God) Bless, No Man Curse" Line As Sung By Trinidadian Reggae Singer I-sasha
September 11, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-who-jah-god-bless-no-man-curse-line_95.html

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26. Barrington Levy - "Under Mi Sensi" (example, lyrics, & comments)
September 16, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/09/barrington-levy-under-mi-sensi-example.html

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27. What "Babylon" Means In Barrington Levy's "Under Mi Sensi"& In Other Reggae Songs
September 16, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/09/what-babylon-means-in-barrington-levys.html

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28. Bob Marley's Song "War"& The Reasons For The Black Lives Matter Movement
September 18, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/09/bob-marleys-song-war-reasons-for-black.html

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29. Baptism Songs & Chants From Mt Olive # 2 Independent Baptist Church, Trinidad
October 4, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/10/baptism-songs-chants-from-mt-olive-2.html

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30. Four Examples Of The Haitian Folk Song "Choucoune" ("Ti zwazo"/ "Yellow Bird") with information & English lyrics
October 6, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/10/four-examples-of-haitian-folk-song.html

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31. T. O. K. - "Galang Gal" (Jamaican Dancehall song, video, lyrics, and comments)
October 16, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/10/t-ok-galang-gal-jamaican-dancehall-song.html

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32. Singing Sandra - "Voices From The Ghetto" (classic Calypso song, lyrics, & comments)
October 27, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/10/singing-sandra-voices-from-ghetto.html

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33. Seven Examples Of "Jumbie Jamboree" (also known as "Zombie Jamboree"&"Back To Back, Belly To Belly")
October 30, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/10/seven-examples-of-jumbie-jamboree-also.html

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34. Seven Videos Of Caribbean Stilt Walking (Moko Jumbies)
November 2, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/11/seven-videos-of-caribbean-stilt-walking.html

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35. Seven Videos Of Caribbean Influenced Moko Jumbies In The United States
November 3, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/11/caribbean-influenced-moko-jumbies-in.html

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36. Children's Song "Papa A Moco Jumbie" (information, video, & lyrics)
November 3, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/11/childrens-song-papa-moco-jumbie.html

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37. Ska Children's Song "Pick It Up!" (with lyrics)
November 19, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/11/gogo13-featuring-alex-desert-of-hepcat.html

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Thanks for visiting pancocojams.

Visitor comments are welcome.

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part III of a compilation of pancocojams posts about Caribbean music, dance, and some other aspects of Caribbean culture.*

Part III lists all of the posts in this category that have been published on this pancocojams blog from 2016 through 2017.

A total of 55 posts in this category were published on pancocojams during that period of time.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/12/archived-lists-of-pancocojams-posts-on_52.html for Part I of this pancocojams series. That post is entitled "Archived Lists Of Pancocojams Posts On Caribbean Music, Dance, & Some Other Cultural Aspects (2011 through 2013)".

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/12/archived-lists-of-pancocojams-posts-on_27.html for Part II of this pancocojams series. That post is entitled "Archived Lists Of Pancocojams Posts On Caribbean Music, Dance, & Some Other Cultural Aspects (2014 through 2015)".

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/12/archived-lists-of-pancocojams-posts-on_42.html for Part IV of this pancocojams series. That post is entitled "Archived Lists Of Pancocojams Posts On Caribbean Music, Dance, & Some Other Cultural Aspects (2018 through 2019)".

These lists have been prepared for archiving purposes and to raise public awareness about these posts.

Visitor comments and additions to these posts' discussion threads are still welcome.

Thanks to all those who have contributed to these posts.
-snip-
*Pancocojams posts on Caribbean personal names will be separately archived.

Some posts listed below are also included in other pancocojams archive listings.

For the purposes of theses archives, titles of pancocojams posts about Suriname, French Guiana, and/or Guyana are found in the South American lists and not in the Caribbean lists.

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LIST OF PANCOCOJAMS POSTS ON CARIBBEAN MUSIC, DANCE, AND SOME OTHER CULTURAL ASPECTS (2016 through 2017)
The URL for each of these posts is given along with the post's title and publishing date. However, these web addresses won't work as a hyperlink on this blog.

Numbers are assigned to posts within their publishing year for referencing purposes only.

2016

1. Jamaican Gospel Song "Holy Ghost Power" by Grace Thrillers (with lyrics)
January 18, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-grace-thrillers-holy-ghost-power.html

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2. More Information About What John Crow (Jancro) Means In Jamaica
January 29, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/01/more-information-about-what-john-crow.html

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3. Four Jamaican Anancy Stories That Include John Crow
January 30, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/01/four-jamaican-anancy-stories-that.html

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4. Five Examples Of Bob Fitt's Praise & Worship Song "Glory, Glory Lord" (with lyrics)
January 31, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/01/five-examples-of-bob-fitts-praise.html

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5. Deep House/Reggae Fusion Song "Cheerleader" by OMI (Felix Jaehn Remix) information, video, & lyrics
February 10, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/02/omi-cheerleader-felix-jaehn-remix.html

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6. Maria Providence - "Hear My Cry Oh Lord" (Jamaican-Canadian Praise & Worship Song, with examples, lyrics & comments)
February 23, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/02/maria-providence-hear-my-cry-oh-lord.html

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7. Cuban Rumba Music & Dance (information & videos)
March 19, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/03/nformation-about-cuban-rumba-music.html

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8. The Creole Choir of Cuba & La Caridad de Ramón (two Haitian Cuban Choirs: information, videos, & comments)
March 20, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-creole-choir-of-cuba-la-caridad-de.html

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9. Playing For Change - Guantanamera (video & comments)
March 20, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/03/playing-for-change-guantanamera-video.html

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10. Similarities Between The Music In Prince Buster "Set Me Free" Tune & In A HP Reinvent Learning Ad
April 24, 2016:https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/04/similarities-between-music-in-prince.html

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11. What "Lion" Means In Rastafari Culture
May 4, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/05/what-lion-means-in-rastafari-culture.html

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12. Five Rasta Records That Mention "The Lion", "The Lion Of Judah" Or The "Conquering Lion"
May 4, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/05/five-rasta-records-that-mention-lion.html

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13. Bob Marley - "Lion Of Judah" (Conquering Lion) five examples, lyrics, & comments
May 5, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/05/bob-marley-lion-of-judah-conquering.html

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14. Calypso Rose - Calypso Queen (videos, lyrics, & comments)
June 17, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/06/calypso-rose-calypso-queen-videos.html

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15. "Millie Gone To Brazil" : Three Online Articles About Bajans' Migration To Brazil In The Early 20th Century
July 7, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/07/millie-gone-to-brazil-three-online.html

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16. "Millie Gone To Brazil" (Information, lyrics, & video)
July 7, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/07/millie-gone-to-brazil-information.html

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17. Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue (information, lyrics, & video)
July 12, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/07/eddy-grant-electric-avenue-information.html

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18. Haitian band Nu Look - "Confessions" (information, lyrics, & video)
July 24, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/07/haitian-band-nu-look-confessions.html

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19. The Jamaican Originated Term "Big Up" In The YouTube Discussion Thread For The South African Music Video "Xigubu" by DJ Ganyani ft FB (Fiesta Black)
September 10, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/09/the-term-big-up-in-youtube-discussion.html

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20. BélO - "Kote moun yo" (contemporary Haitian song "Where Are The People")
November 6, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/11/belo-kote-moun-yo-contemporary-haitian.html

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21. Bob Marley & The Wailers - Stir It Up (information, lyrics, & video)
November 19, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/11/bob-marley-wailers-stir-it-up.html

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2017

1. Two Examples Of the Calypso Classic "Mama Look A Boo Boo" (by Lord Melody & by Harry Belafonte)
January 12, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/01/two-examples-of-calypso-classic-mama.html

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2. The Mt. Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church Praise Team (Bahama)- Celebration Medley (with lyrics)
January 15, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-mt-tabor-praise-team-bahamas.html

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3. A Carriacaou (Caribbean) Big Drum Song & Its Possible Igbo Translations
February 21, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/02/a-carriacaou-caribbean-big-drum-song.html

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4. The "Woyo Wo Yo Yo Yo" Lyrics In Bob Marley's "Buffalo Soldiers" Song & Other Songs"
February 21, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-wo-woyo-yo-yo-lyrics-in-bob-marleys.html

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5. The Nigerian Origins & Cuban Meanings Of The Word "Lukumi"
February 23, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-nigerian-origins-cuban-meanings-of.html

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6. Cuban (Lucumi) Bata Drums (information & videos)
February 23, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/02/cuban-lucumi-bata-drums-information.html

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7. Is The Caribbean Game Song "Brown Girl In The Ring" Racist? (information, videos, comments, & lyrics)
March 5, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/03/is-caribbean-game-song-brown-girl-in.html

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8. Caribbean Quadrille Dancing (Dominica, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, St. Lucia, & The Virgin Islands)
March 14, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/03/caribbean-quadrille-dancing-dominica.html

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9. "Thread The Needle" Games In Britain, The United States, The Cameroons, & Jamaica
March 16, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/03/thread-needle-games-in-britain-united.html

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10. Derek Walcott.- "A Far Cry From Africa"&"Love After Love" (poems)
March 18, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/03/derek-walcott-far-cry-from-africa-love.html

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11. Examples Of "What Time Is It Mr. Wolf?", "I'm Going Downtown To Smoke My Pipe", &"Children Children" (Where Are You Going?) Games
March 18, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/03/connections-between-british-caribbean.html

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12. Comments About The Influence That Caribbean Music Has Had On African Music & Vice Versa (From A YouTube Discussion Thread)
March 24, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/03/comments-about-influence-that-caribbean.html

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13. "Pa Gen Moun Pou Ou Bondye" - Help Translate This Haitian Creole Gospel Song To English!
April 9, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/04/pa-gen-moun-pou-ou-bondye-help.html

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14. Kamelit - "Racine Mapou De Azor" (Haitian Rara/Racine Music)
April 9, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/04/kamelit-racine-mapou-de-azor-haitian.html

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15. Shaggy - "Keepin' it Real" (sound file, lyrics, & comments)
April 18, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/04/shaggy-keepin-it-real-sound-file-lyrics.html

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16. Three Examples Of Lyrics For The Calypso Song "Stone Cold Dead In De Market" (also known as "He Had It Coming To Him"& Dead In De Market") with information, comments, & four selected YouTube examples
May 21, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/05/three-examples-of-lyrics-for-calypso.html

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17. The Baha Men - Who Let The Dogs Out (information & video)
May 24, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-baha-men-who-let-dogs-out.html

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18. Stevy Mahy featuring James Germain - "Haitian Cherie" (video & lyrics)
June 2, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/06/stevy-mahy-featuring-james-germain.html

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19. Exile One (Band)- Cadence-Lypso Music From Dominica, The Caribbean
June 14, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/06/exile-one-band-cadence-lypso-music-from.html

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20. Five Examples Of Midnight Groovers (Dominica Cadence-Lypso Band)
June 15, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/06/five-examples-of-midnight-groovers.html

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21. "Bomba Puertorriqueña" YouTube Video Discussion Sub-Thread About The African Roots Of Bomba Drumming & Dancing And About Race & Racism In The Caribbean And In The United States
July 18, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/07/bomba-puertorriquena-youtube-video-sub.html

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22. "Four White Horses" Caribbean Song & Hand Clap Rhyme, Part I: Speculative Origins & Lyric Examples
July 19, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/07/four-white-horses-caribbean-song-hand.html

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23. Videos Of "Four White Horses" Caribbean Hand Clap Rhyme (Part II)
July 19, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/07/videos-of-four-white-horses-caribbean.html

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24. Bahamian Children's Game Song/Hand Clap Rhyme "I Went Up On The Hill" ("Rock My Cherry")
July 21, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/07/bahamian-childrens-game-songhand-clap.html

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25. Bahamian Ring Play Examples From "Show Me Your Motion" Documentary Produced by Ian Strachan, Part I
July 22, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/07/examples-of-show-me-your-motion.html

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26. Bahamian Ring Play Examples From "Show Me Your Motion" Documentary Produced by Ian Strachan, Part II
July 23, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/07/examples-of-show-me-your-motion_23.html

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27. Five Examples Of The 1929 Cuban Classic "Lagrimas Negras" (Black Tears)
September 10, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/09/five-examples-of-1929-cuban-classic.html

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28. We Stand With Barbuda! (The Caribbean Island Of Barbuda Before And After Hurricane Irma)
September 15, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/09/we-stand-with-barbuda-caribbean-island.html

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29. Videos Of The Caribbean Nation Of Dominica In 2017 Before And After Hurricane Maria
September 21, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/09/videos-of-caribbean-nation-of-dominica.html

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30. Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee's Hit Puerto Rican Kizomba Song "Despacito"& Information About Kizomba
October 5, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/10/luis-fonsi-ft-daddy-yankees-puerto.html

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31. Trinidadian Folk Song & Children's Game Song "Afouyèkè" (information, video, & lyrics)
October 19, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/10/trinidadian-folk-song-childrens-game.html

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32. Ring Play (Circle Game) Performances OF "Brown Girl In The Ring"
November 13, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/11/ring-play-circle-game-performances-of.html

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33. Bob Marley - "Zimbabwe" (video, lyrics, comment)
November 19, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/11/bob-marley-zimbabwe-video-lyrics-comment.html

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34. History & Videos Of The Limbo: Trinidad & Tobago's National Dance
November 21, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/11/history-videos-of-limbo-trinidad.html

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Thanks for visiting pancocojams.

Visitor comments are welcome.

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part IV of a compilation of pancocojams posts about Caribbean music, dance, and some other aspects of Caribbean culture.*

Part IV lists all of the posts in this category that have been published on this pancocojams blog from 2018 through 2019.

A total of 49 posts in this category were published on pancocojams during that period of time.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/12/archived-lists-of-pancocojams-posts-on_52.html for Part I of this pancocojams series. That post is entitled "Archived Lists Of Pancocojams Posts On Caribbean Music, Dance, & Some Other Cultural Aspects (2011 through 2013)".

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/12/archived-lists-of-pancocojams-posts-on_27.html for Part II of this pancocojams series. That post is entitled Archived Lists Of Pancocojams Posts On Caribbean Music, Dance, & Some Other Cultural Aspects (2014 through 2015).

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/12/archived-lists-of-pancocojams-posts-on_28.html for Part III of this pancocojams series. That post is entitled "Archived Lists Of Pancocojams Posts On Caribbean Music, Dance, & Some Other Cultural Aspects (2016 through 2017)."

These lists have been prepared for archiving purposes and to raise public awareness about these posts.

Visitor comments and additions to these posts' discussion threads are still welcome.

Thanks to all those who have contributed to these posts.
-snip-
*Pancocojams posts on Caribbean personal names will be separately archived.

Some posts listed below are also included in other pancocojams archive listings.

For the purposes of theses archives, titles of pancocojams posts about Suriname, French Guiana, and/or Guyana are found in the South American lists and not in the Caribbean lists.

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LIST OF PANCOCOJAMS POSTS ON CARIBBEAN MUSIC, DANCE, AND SOME OTHER CULTURAL ASPECTS (2018 through 2019)
The URL for each of these posts is given along with the post's title and publishing date. However, these web addresses won't work as a hyperlink on this blog.

Numbers are assigned to posts within their publishing year for referencing purposes only.

2018

1. Olodumare And Obatala (Oxalá) & The Color White (information & videos)
January 9, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/01/olodumare-and-obatala-oxala-color-white.html

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2. Calypso Rose.- Fire In Me Wire (information, videos, & lyrics)
January 9, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/01/calypso-rose-fire-fire-in-me-wire.html

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3. Klass - Map Marye (Haitian Kompas video with lyrics + English translation)
January 17, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/01/klass-may-marye-haitian-kompass-video.html

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4. Jamaican Dancehall's Bam Bam Riddim (information, examples, & comments)
March 10, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/03/jamaican-dancehalls-bam-bam-riddim.html

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5. YouTube Comments From Africans About The Jamaican Dancehall Records "Bam Bam"& Murder She Wrote"
March 12, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/03/youtube-comments-from-africans-about.html

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6. 1967 Ska Classic: The Pyramids (Symarip) - "Train Tour To Rainbow City" (information, lyrics, sound file, comments)
March 20, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/03/ska-classic-pyramids-symarip-train-tour.html

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7. "Judge Dread" (lyrics, information, sound file, & comments)
March 20, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/03/judge-dread-lyrics-information-sound.html

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8. Three Animated Children's Songs That Are Performed In The Ska Music Style
April 3, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/04/three-animated-childrens-songs-that-are.html

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9. Differences Between Ska And Rocksteady Music (with a few YouTube examples)
May 7, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/05/differences-between-ska-and-rocksteady.html

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10. Dandy Livingstone's Classic Rocksteady Song "Rudy, A Message To You" (information, sound file, lyrics, and comments)
May 7, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/05/dandy-livingstones-classic-rocksteady.html

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11. The Specials - Ska record "A Message To You, Rudy".(information, video, comments)
May 7, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-specials-ska-record-message-to-you.html

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12. The Mighty Gabby - "Government Boots" (Bajan Calypso sound files & selected comments)
May 11, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-mighty-gabby-government-boots-bajan.html

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13. Bethel Apostolic Church, Jamaica - "Hold On Out" (Church Processional Videos & Song Lyrics)
June 26, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/06/bethel-apostolic-church-jamaica-hold-on.html

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14. Excerpts From Four Websites About Zouk Music (with three examples of "zouk retro"& two examples of "zouk love")
July 9, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/07/excerpts-from-four-websites-about-zouk.html

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15. Excerpts About The Roots Of Zouk Music From The 1990 Book "African Rock: The Pop Music Of A Continent", Part I
July 12, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/07/excerpts-about-zouk-music-from-1990.html

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16. Excerpts About Kassav Band And Excerpts About Zouk In Africa From The 1990 book "African Rock: The Pop Music Of A Continent
July 12, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/07/excerpts-about-kassav-band-and-excerpts.html

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17. Excerpt From 2009 New Yorker Magazine Article:"Haitian Music: What Does Revolution Sound Like"
July 13, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/07/excerpt-from-2009-new-yorker-magazine.html

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18. Excerpts About & YouTube Examples Of Guadeloupean (Caribbean) Gwoka (Gwo Ka) Drumming, Dancing, And Singing/Chanting; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/07/excerpts-about-youtube-examples-of.html

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19. Book & Article Excerpts Of African & Haitian Rara Sources Of Baton Twirling & Other Twirling Performances
August 30, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/08/book-article-excerpts-of-african.html

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20. Information About Haitian Vodou & Loa Erzulie Dantor (Ezili Danto) (with two videos Of Jenndantors Des Gonaives)
September 23, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/09/information-about-haitian-vodou-loa.html

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21. 1977 video of Bob Marley- "War/We Don't Need No More Trouble" (with lyrics & comments)
October 5, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/10/1977-video-of-bob-marley-warwe-dont.html

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2019

1. Five Videos Of Jamaican Church Choirs Doing March Arounds During Church Services
March 26, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/03/five-videos-of-jamaican-church-choirs.html

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2. Red Rat's Jamaican Dancehall Song "Big Man Little Yute" (Information, Sound file, Lyrics, & Comments)
March 27, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/03/red-rats-jamaican-dancehall-song-big.html

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3. Information, Videos, & Comments About Jamaican Skanking (Dance Forms)
April 3, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/04/information-videos-comments-about.html

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4. What The Jamaican Patois Phrase "Pull Up" Means
April 4, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/04/what-jamaican-patois-term-pull-up-means.html

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5. The Wailers - "Rastaman Chant" (two sound files with lyrics)
April 6, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-wailers-rastaman-chant-two-sound.html

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6. Information About The Iconic Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady Group "Toots And The Maytals" (with a YouTube video of "54-46 That's My Number")
April 16, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/04/information-about-iconic-jamaican-ska.html

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7. Toots And The Maytals' song "Funky Kingston" (with video & lyric)
April 16, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/04/toots-and-maytals-song-funky-kingston.html

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8. Toots And The Maytals - "Funky Kingston" (YouTube sound file & selected comments)
April 16, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/04/toots-and-maytals-funky-kingston.html

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9. Koffee - "Toast" (Jamaican Reggae video & lyrics)
April 19, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/04/koffee-toast-jamaican-reggae-video.html

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10. Definition Of The Jamaican Patois Phrase "Big Up"& Examples Of That Phrase From The Discussion Thread For Koffee's "Toast" Official YouTube Video
April 20, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/04/definition-of-jamaican-patois-phrase.html

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11. General Information About Jamaica's Revivalists Religious Denominations (with YouTube video: "Who are Zion Revival people ?")
April 22, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/04/general-information-about-jamaicas.html

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12. Seven Videos Of Jamaican Revivalists Thanksgiving Tables (with information & comments)
April 23, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/04/seven-videos-of-jamaican-revivalists.html

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13. Article Excerpts & Online Comments About Jamaican Revivalists Clothing & Head Wraps
April 24, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/04/article-excerpts-online-comments-about.html

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14. Article Excerpt: "Retention and Preservation of African Roots in Jamaican Folk Music"
April 25, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/04/article-excerpt-retention-and.html

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15. Information About The History Of The Conga Dance & Seven YouTube Video Examples Of Cuban Conga Troupes (Comparsas)
May 3, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/05/information-about-history-of-conga.html

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16. Three Wikipedia Article Excerpts About Conga Music, Conga Troupes (Comparsas), & The Carnival Of Santiago De Cuba
May 3, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/05/three-wikipedia-article-excerpts-about.html

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17. Article Excerpt About The History Of The Conga Line Dance & Five YouTube Videos Of The Conga Line
May 3, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/05/article-excerpt-about-history-of-conga.html

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18. Information About Bouyon Music (Dominica, West Indies) & A Sound File Of Old School Bouyon Music
May 21, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/05/information-about-bouyon-music-dominica.html

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19. Bunji Garlin - "Go Ask Yuh Mudda" (information about Caribbean music: Bouyon Gwada rhythm, sound file, & comments)
May 22, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/05/bunji-garlin-go-ask-yuh-mudda.html

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20. (Bouyon) Gwada Riddim Mix 2018 By DJEasy (Caribbean Music)
May 23, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/05/bouyon-gwada-riddim-mix-2018-by-djeasy.html

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21. Caribbean Music 2019 Bouyon (Soca) song "Famalay" by Skinny Fabulous, Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin (official sound file & video with selected comments)
May 23, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/05/bouyon-gwada-riddim-mix-2018-by-djeasy.html

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22. (Jamaican Dancehall Song) "Skip To My Lou" by Serani, Featuring Ding Dong (sound file, lyrics, comments)
May 24, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/05/jamaican-dancehall-song-skip-to-my-lou.html

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23. Cuban Singer Daymé Arocena - "La Rumba Me Llamo Yo" (video & comments)
June 17, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/06/cuban-singer-dayme-arocena-la-rumba-me.html

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24. Songs For Haitian Loa Papa Elegba (information, YouTube sound files, and comments)
June 23, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/06/songs-for-haitian-loa-papa-elegba.html

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25. Two Reprints Of Non-Pancocojams Internet Posts About Racial Descriptors In The Caribbean
July 23, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/07/two-reprints-of-non-pancocojams.html

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26. Orlando Octave - "Darkie" (2008 hit Trinidad/Tobago song)
July 23, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/07/orlando-octave-darkie-2008-hit.html

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27. Is The Caribbean Game Song "Brown Girl In The Ring" Racist? (information, videos, comments, & lyrics)
July 25, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/07/is-caribbean-game-song-brown-girl-in.html

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28. Spice - Black Hypocrisy (Jamaican Dancehall song about Colorism)
August 1, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/08/spice-black-hypocrisy-jamaican.html

****
Thanks for visiting pancocojams.

Visitor comments are welcome.

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part I of an archived list of pancocojams posts about (non-religious) African American dances.*

Part I lists all of the posts in this category that have been published on this pancocojams blog from 2012-2015.**

A total of 59 posts in this category were published on pancocojams during that period of time.

These lists have been prepared for archiving purposes and to raise public awareness about these posts.

Visitor comments and additions to these posts' discussion threads are still welcome.

Thanks to all those who have contributed to these posts.
-snip-
*This archived lists doesn't include posts that focus on music videos/sound files that may include dancing.

This category also doesn't include fraternity/sorority stepping, foot stomping cheers, or stomp and shake cheerleading.

Posts on those subjects will be included in other pancocojams archived lists.

**This blog started 8/29/11. There were no blog posts in this category in 2011.)

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LIST OF PANCOCOJAMS POSTS ABOUT (NON-RELIGIOUS) AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCES (2012 through 2015)

The URL for each of these posts is given along with the post's title and publishing date. However, these web addresses won't work as a hyperlink on this blog.

Numbers are assigned to posts within their publishing year for referencing purposes only.

2012

1. Bamboula Dance and Music - Then & Now
January 9, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/01/bamboula-dance-and-music-then-now.html

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2. Bamboula Dance and Music - Then & Now, Part 2
January 9, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/01/bamboula-dance-and-music-then-now-part.html

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3. Bamboula Dance and Music - Then & Now, Part 3
January 10, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/01/bamboula-dance-and-music-then-now-part_10.html

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4. Bamboula Dance and Music - Then & Now, Part 4
January 10, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/01/bamboula-dance-and-music-then-now-part_2616.html

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5. The Roots Of The Soul Train Line Formation
February 3, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/the-roots-of-soul-train-line-formation.html

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6. The Soul Train Line Formation - Video Examples
February 3, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/soul-train-line-formation-video.html

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7. The History Of The Electric Slide (information, video, & comments)
February 5, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/history-of-electric-slide.html

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8. Selected Videos Of The Electric Slide
February 5, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/selected-videos-of-electric-slide.html

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9. The Wooble & Other Line Dance Videos
February 5, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/wooble-other-line-dance-videos.html

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10. Breakdance Like Movements In African & African American Dances
February 9, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/breakdance-like-movements-in-african.html

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11. The Charleston Leg Movement In African & African American Dances
February 9, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/charleston-dance-movement-in-african.html

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12. The Charleston, The Butterfly, & The Tootsie Roll
February 11, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/the-charleston-butterfly-tootsie-roll.html

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13. The Cakewalk & The Grand March - The USA & Canada
February 13, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/cakewalk-grand-march-usa-canada.html

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14. Videos Of Jam Skating In The USA
March 16, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/03/videos-of-jam-skating-in-usa.html

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15. Video Scenes From Wattstax R&B Concert (1972)
March 16, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/03/scenes-from-wattstax-concert-1972.html

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16. Two Archival Lindy Hop (Swing) Dance Videos
April 24, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/04/two-archival-lindy-hop-swing-dance.html

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17. Rufus Thomas & Crowd Control At Wattstax (The Funky Chicken Dance)
May 15, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/05/rufus-thomas-crowd-control-at-wattstax.html

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18. African American Rock & Roll Dances (1960s)
June 3, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/06/african-american-rock-roll-dances-1960s.html

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19. "Let Your Right Foot Slip" (Origin & Performance Instructions)
August 29, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/08/let-your-right-foot-slip-origin.html

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20. "Let Your Backbone Slip" Phrase In R&B Music & Children's Rhymes
August 29, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/08/let-your-backbone-slip-phrase-in-r.html

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21. African Roots Of African American Arm Flapping Dances
October 2, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/10/african-roots-of-african-american-arm.html

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22. The Turkey Trot Dance (Descriptions & Videos)
October 2, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-turkey-trot-dance-descriptions.html

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23. Various 19th Century & Early 20th Century African American Dances (Buck, Wing, Pigeon Wing< Eagle Rock)
October 2, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/10/various-late-19th-century-early-20th.html

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24. "La Pas Ma La" Songs & Dance
October 2, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/10/la-pas-ma-la-songs-dance.html

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25. Hip Hop Dancing - IllStyle And Peace Productions
October 28, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/10/hip-hop-dancing-ill-style-and-peace.html

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2013

1. Bill "Bojangles" Robinson - His Nickname & His Stair Dance
January 10, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/01/bill-bojangles-robinson-his-nickname.html

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2. Various Old School R&B/Hip Hop Dances
January 14, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/01/various-old-school-r-hop-dances.html

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3. The Hucklebuck (Music, Song, & Dance)
January 23, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-hucklebuck-music-song-dance.html

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4. Nine Soul Line Dances (African American Line Dance Videos)
February 10, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/02/nine-soul-line-dances.html

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5. Whitey's Lindy Hoppers (information & film clips)
February 14, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/02/whiteys-lindy-hoppers-information-film.html

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6. The Harlem Shake (Origins, Old School Examples, & Internet Meme)
February 15, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-harlem-shake-origins-old-school.html

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7. Ina Ray Hutton and Her Melodears - "Truckin"&"Doin' The Suzy Q"
February 18, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/02/ina-ray-hutton-and-her-melodears-doin.html

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8. West African Roots Of The Harlem Shake Shoulder Movements
February 22, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/02/west-african-roots-of-harlem-shake.html

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9. The Jazz Dance "Truckin" (Information & Video Examples)
February 27, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-jazz-dance-truckin-information.html

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10. Chicago Steppin Dances (Information & Dance Videos)
April 24, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/04/chicago-stepping-information-videos.html

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11. Chicago Steppin' Songs (Sound Files & Videos)
April 24, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/04/chicago-stepping-songs-sound-files.html

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12. "Four Corners"&"Funky Four Corners" (information & four records)
April 26, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/04/four-corners-funky-four-corners.html

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13. Four Corners & Funky Four Corners Dances & Fraternity Routines
April 27, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/04/four-corners-funky-four-corners-dances.html

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14. Videos Of The Cha Cha Slide (Casper Slide) & Mississippi Cha Cha Slide (Stomp)
May 25, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/05/videos-of-cha-cha-slide-casper-slide.html

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15. The Pigeon Wing, The Buck & Wing, and Buck Dancing, Part I (information & videos)
May 28, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-pigeon-wing-buck-wing-and-buck.html

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16. New Orleans Buck Jumping (Second Line Parade dancing) information & videos)
May 28, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/05/new-orleans-buck-jumping-information.html

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17. Peckin - Dance Movement & Jazz Compositions
September 7, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/09/peckin-dance-movement-jazz-composition.html

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18. In Search Of Information About Counjaille & Coonjine Songs & Dances
November 2, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/11/in-search-of-information-about_2.html

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19. Juke + Footwork Documentary Video (with information & comments)
November 20, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/11/juke-footwork-documentary-video-with.html

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2014

1. Waacking and Voguing (Street dances) Part I
March 5, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/waacking-and-voguing-street-dances-part.html

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2. Waacking and Voguing (Street dances) Part II
March 5, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/waacking-and-voguing-street-dances-part_5.html

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3. The Butterfly & The Cabbage Patch Dances In Children's Cheers
March 7, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-butterfly-cabbage-patch-dances-in.html

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4. Examples Of "The Wop" Line Dances and "Da Wop" Line Dances
May 17, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/05/examples-of-wop-line-dances-and-da-wop.html

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5. Old School Dances In Dance Offs Between The Detroit Piston's Dancing Usher & Young Fan
June 30, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/06/old-school-dances-in-dance-off-between.html

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6. Eight DD4L (Dancing Dolls of Jackson, Mississippi) Videos
July 28, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/07/eight-dd4l-dancing-dolls-of-jackson.html

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7. Voguing Death Drops & Death Drops In Other Performing Arts (information, speculation & examples)
August 9, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/08/voguing-death-drops-death-drops-in.html

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8. Bridesmaids' Line Dance At An African American Wedding Reception
August 24, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/08/bridesmaids-line-dance-at-african.html

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9. Five Videos Of Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theater Company Soloist
September 24, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/09/five-videos-of-misty-copeland-american.html

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10. How To Do The 1960s Dances "The Jerk"& The "Cool Jerk"
October 5, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/10/how-to-do-1960s-dances-jerk-cool-jerk.html

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2015

1. Black House Parties Then & Now (Part I: The Dance Scene In The 1990 Movie "House Party")
February 4, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/02/black-house-parties-then-now-part-i.html

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2. Black House Parties Then & Now (Part II: Sean Paul's "Get Busy" Video)
February 5, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/02/black-house-parties-then-now-part-ii.html

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3. Reflections On The History & Meanings Of African Americans Walk Arounds - From Andrew Antonio Allen In "The History Of [Chicago] Stepping Project"
April 10, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/04/reflections-on-history-meanings-of.html

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4. African American Examples Of Walk Arounds - Cakewalks And Other Non-Religious Examples
April 11, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/04/african-american-examples-of-walk_11.html

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5. Scott Joplin's "Ragtime Dance" (including lyrics & dance instructions)
April 13, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/04/scott-joplins-ragtime-dance-including.html

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6. The Big Apple (dance) - A Secular Dance That Evolved From The African American Religious Ring Shout
April 15, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/04/the-big-apple-dance-secular-dance-that.html

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7. Frankie Manning's Choreography Of The Shim Sham (Shim Sham Shimmy)
April 17, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/04/frankie-mannings-choreography-of-shim.html

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8. "'Tain't What You Do" Record & The Shim Sham Dance
April 18, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/04/taint-what-you-do-record-shim-sham-dance.html

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9. J-Setting, JSU's Prancing J-Settes, And Black Gay J-Setters
April 23, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/04/j-setting-jsus-prancing-j-settes-and.html

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10. Old School Boppin (Couples Dancing) - information, comments, & videos
May 20, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/05/old-school-boppin-couples-dancing.html

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11. Hip Hop Bop - information, comments, & videos
May 20, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/05/hip-hop-bop-information-comments-videos.html

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12. Black Line Dances "Anger Management"&"Still Angry" (with bonus sound file of the music for the "Still Angry" line dance)
June 14, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/06/black-line-dances-anger-management.html

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13. The Itch Dance Motions In Various African American Dances
July 1, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-itch-dance-motions-in-various.html

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14. How The "Nae Nae" Dance Got Its Name
July 8, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/07/how-nae-nae-dance-got-its-name.html

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15. Silento's Watch Me (Whip/ Nae Nae) & Other Dances That Are Mentioned In That Song
July 8, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/07/silentos-watch-me-whip-nae-nae-other.html

****
Thanks for visiting pancocojams.

Visitor comments are welcome.

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part II of an archived list of pancocojams posts about (non-religious) African American dances.*

A total of 29 posts in this category were published on pancocojams during that period of time.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/12/archived-list-of-pancocojams-posts.html for Part I of this archived list. Part I lists all of the posts in this category that have been published on this pancocojams blog from 2012-2015.**

These lists have been prepared for archiving purposes and to raise public awareness about these posts.

Visitor comments and additions to these posts' discussion threads are still welcome.

Thanks to all those who have contributed to these posts.
-snip-
*This archived lists doesn't include posts that focus on music videos/sound files that may include dancing.

This category also doesn't include fraternity/sorority stepping, foot stomping cheers, or stomp and shake cheerleading.

Posts on those subjects will be included in other pancocojams archived lists.

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LIST OF PANCOCOJAMS POSTS ABOUT (NON-RELIGIOUS) AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCES (2016 through 2019)

The URL for each of these posts is given along with the post's title and publishing date. However, these web addresses won't work as a hyperlink on this blog.

Numbers are assigned to posts within their publishing year for referencing purposes only.

2016

1. How The Madison (Line Dance) Got Its Name And Other Information About The Madison Dance & Records
March 4, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/03/how-madison-line-dance-got-its-name-and.html

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2. Jackson State University J-Settes'"Get Ready" Routine
July 16, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/07/jackson-state-university-j-settes-get.html

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3. Excerpt From Lamont Loyd-Sims' Thesis "J-Setting in Public: Black Queer Desires and Worldmaking"
July 28, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/07/excerpt-from-lamont-loyd-simss-thesis-j.html

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4. Jackson State University Jsettes - " Loose My Breath" 2004 (with selected comments)
July 29, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/07/jackson-state-university-jsettes-loose.html

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5. Alabama State University Stingettes - 2009-2010 Compilation Video (with comments & information about the 2014 & 2015 squad's captain & accomplishments)
July 29, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/07/compilation-video-of-2009-2010-alabama.html

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6. Alcorn State University Golden Girls - 1990 video & 1999 video (with selected comments)
July 30, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/07/alcorn-state-university-golden-girls.html

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7. Southern University Dancing Dolls- 2010 Video & and a 2012 Video (with comments)
July 30, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/07/southern-university-dancing-dolls-2010.html

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8. Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Majorette Dance Line Terms
August 2, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/08/hbcu-majorette-dance-line-terms.html

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9. 1914 Silent Film Clip Of Black Americans Dancing In A Nightclub
August 23, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/08/1914-silent-film-clip-of-black.html

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10. The Texas Tommy - The First Swing Dance (Information & Two Film Clips)
October 8, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/10/the-texas-tommy-early-20th-century.html

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11. Was The Lindy Hop An Early Source For Fraternity Stepping?
October 12, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/10/was-lindy-hop-early-source-for.html

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2017

1. Information About Two Very Old (African American Originated) Dance Forms: "The Breakdown"&"The Breakaway"
February 25, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/02/information-about-two-very-old-african.html

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2. Three Videos Of Little Girls Dancing To American Hip Hop Songs With Their Big Sister/s
April 28, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/04/three-videos-of-little-girls-dancing-to.html

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3. Square Dance Caller & Researcher Phil Jamison's YouTube Interview: African Influences On American Square Dance" (with transcription)
May 26, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/05/square-dance-caller-researcher-phil.html

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4. African Influences On American Square Dance, Part II - Information & Reviews Of Phil Jamison's Book "Hoedowns, Reels, & Frolics"
May 26, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/05/african-american-influences-on-american.html

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5. Book Excerpt About The Evolution From Group Dancing To Couples Dancing In The United States (from the book "Jazz Dance: The Story Of American Vernacular Dances" )
May 27, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/05/book-excerpt-about-evolution-from-group.html

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2018

1. "Too-La-Loo", A Fourth Of July Song & Dance That Was Very Popular In The 1870s Among Black People In Charleston, South Carolina
July 4, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/07/too-la-loo-fourth-of-july-song-dance.html

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2. Honoring (1929-1951 Soft Shoe Dancers) The Berry Brothers For Their Tremendous Contribution To The Traditions Of Historically Black Greek Letter Organizations Stepping With Canes
September 6, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/09/honoring-berry-brothers-for-their.html

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3. Documenting Some Of The History of The Prancing J-Settes (Jackson State University Marching Band's Dance Line)
October 15, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/10/documenting-some-of-history-of-prancing.html

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4. Facial Expressions & Other Aspects of "Attitude" In Some African American Contemporary Group Movement Arts
October 23, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/10/facial-expressions-other-aspects-of.html

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5. More Video Examples Of Facial Expressions & Other Aspects of "Attitude" In Some African American Contemporary Group Movement Arts
October 24, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/10/more-video-examples-of-facial.html

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6. Documenting The Origin Of And Early Dates For Majorette Dance Lines And For Stomp & Shake Cheerleading
October 24, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/10/documenting-dates-for-origin-of-or.html

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2019

1. Article Excerpts And Videos About The Dance Now Known As "The Moonwalk"
February 3, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/02/article-excerpts-and-videos-about-dance.html

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2. Article Excerpts About Jam Skating (African American Styles Of Roller Skate Dancing)
March 13, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/03/article-excerpts-about-jam-skating_13.html

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3. Five Videos Of Jam Skating (African American Styles Of Skate Dancing In Roller Skating Rinks)
March 13, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/03/five-videos-of-jam-skating-african.html

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4. Four YouTube Videos Of Jam Skating With Selected Comments About The Empire Skating Rink in Brooklyn, New York (with selected comments)
May 10, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/05/four-youtube-videos-of-jam-skating-with.html

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5. Book & Article Excerpts About The Philly Bop & Other (Old) Bop Dances
June 19, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/06/book-article-excerpts-about-philly-bop.html

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6. Five Videos Of The (Old) Philly Bop and Other (Old) Bop Dances
June 19, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/06/videos-of-old-philly-bop-and-other-old.html

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6. Book & Article Excerpts Information About The Chicago Bop (Bobbin') Hip Hop Dance
June 19, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/06/book-article-excerpts-information-about.html

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7. Three Videos Of Chicago Boppin (with information & comments)
June 21, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/06/three-videos-of-chicago-boppin-with.html

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This is an archived list of pancocojams posts about pancocojams posts on Black people's hair styles & hair care (from (2011 through 2019).

Some of these posts present information and comments about Black hair care and hair styles while other posts merely mention types of Black people's hair styles or refer to people having no hair at all.

A total of 56 posts in this category were published on pancocojams during that period of time.

These lists have been prepared for archiving purposes and to raise public awareness about these posts.

Visitor comments and additions to these posts' discussion threads are still welcome.

Thanks to all those who have contributed to these posts.

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LIST OF PANCOCOJAMS POSTS ABOUT BLACK PEOPLE'S HAIR STYLES & HAIR CARE

The URL for each of these posts is given along with the post's title and publishing date. However, these web addresses won't work as a hyperlink on this blog.

Numbers are assigned to posts within their publishing year for referencing purposes only.

2011

1. Caring For Black Children's Hair (essay & related links)
August 31, 2011; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/08/caring-for-black-childrens-hair.html

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2. Bald Headed Women (Blues Song & Hair Style Comments)
September 5, 2011; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/09/bald-headed-women.html

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3. The Changing Shape Of Women's Afro Hair Styles
October 20, 2011; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/10/changing-shape-of-afro-hair-styles.html

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4. The Orisha Oshun & Hair Weaves
October 26, 2011; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/10/orisha-oshun-hair-weaves.html

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5. Grandassa Models & The Birth Of The Black Is Beautiful Movement
December 6, 2011; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/12/grandassa-models-birth-of-black-is.html

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6. Descriptions Of The Grandassa Models & Their Fashions
December 7, 2011; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/12/descriptions-of-grandassa-models-their.html

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2012

1. Sesame Street's Love My Hair & Willow Smith's Whip My Hair Videos
February 24, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/sesame-streets-love-my-hair-willow.html

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2. Seven Black Female Singers With Blond Hair
March 9, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/03/seven-black-female-singers-with-blond.html

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3. Patti Labelle - Songs & Hairstyles, Part I (R&B)
May 11, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/05/patti-labelle-songs-hairstyles-part-1-r.html

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4. Patti Labelle - Songs & Hairstyles, Part II (Inspirational)
May 11, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/05/patti-labelle-songs-hairstyles-part-ii.html

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5. Non-White People With Naturally Blond Hair & Blue Eyes
May 24, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/05/non-white-people-with-naturally-blond.html

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6. Videos of African American Males (Music & Natural Hairstyles), Part 1
June 15, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/06/videos-of-african-american-males-music.html

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7. Videos of African American Males (Music & Natural Hairstyles), Part 2
June 15, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/06/videos-of-african-american-males-music_15.html

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8. Videos of African American Males (Music & Natural Hairstyles), Part 3
June 15, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/06/videos-of-african-american-males-music_1192.html

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9. Videos Of Young Black Girls Hair Styles & Hair Care
July 8, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/07/videos-of-young-black-girls-hair-styles.html

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10. The Real Meaning Of The Jamaican Folk Song "Cudelia Brown" ("Cordelia Brown")
October 13, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-real-meaning-of-jamaican-folk-song.html

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11. Black Children's Hairstyles In The "Vote For Somebody" Video
October 18, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/10/black-childrens-hairstyles-in-vote-for_18.html

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12. Racial & Other Societal Implications Of Touching Black People's Hair
October 24, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/10/racial-societal-implications-of.html

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13. Black Female Singers With Red Hair
December 26, 2012; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/12/black-female-singers-with-red-hair.html

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2013

1. Black Female Singers With Short Hair Styles
January 20, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/01/black-female-singers-with-short-hair.html

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2. Good Hair & Bad Hair (Black Attitudes About Our Hair)
February 20, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/02/good-hair-bad-hair-black-attitudes.html

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3. What's In A Name? - Gangsta Braids, Part I
October 27, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/10/whats-in-name-gangsta-braids-part-i.html

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4. What's In A Name? - Gangsta Braids, Part II
October 27, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/10/whats-in-name-gangsta-braids-part-ii.html

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5. Terms Used Among People Who Have Locs (Dreadlocks)
October 28, 2013; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/10/terms-used-among-people-who-have-locs.html

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2014

1. The "Bantu Knots" Hairstyle Throughout The World, Part I
April 24, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-bantu-knots-hairstyle-throughout.html

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2. The "Bantu Knots" Hairstyle Throughout The World, Part II (Videos)
April 24, 2014; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-bantu-knots-hairstyle-throughout_24.html

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2015

1. Zendaya's Dreadlocks & India Aries'"I Am Not My Hair" Song
February 25, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/02/zendayas-dreadlocks-india-aries-i-am.html

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2. A Little Black Girl's Response To Being Called Ugly
March 7, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/03/a-little-black-girls-response-to-being.html

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3. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc's Expanded Definitions Of Beauty, Part I
August 18, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/08/alpha-kappa-alpha-sorority-incs.html

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4. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc's Expanded Definitions Of Beauty, Part II
August 18, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/08/alpha-kappa-alpha-sorority-incs_18.html

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5. Thanks DisneyjuniorUK For Publishing Two Videos That Help Normalize Black Children's Natural Hairstyles
September 7, 2015; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/09/thanks-disneyjunioruk-for-publishing.html

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2016

1. Definitions & Selected Online Article Excerpts About Dreadlocks
March 30, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/03/definitions-selected-online-article.html

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2. White People With Dreadlocks (With Special Attention to Ru-Paul Drag Race Contestant Thorgy Thor)
March 30, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/03/white-people-with-dreadlocks-with.html

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3. Traditional Black African Hairstyles - Braids, Afros, & Dreadlocks
March 31, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/03/traditional-black-african-hairstyles.html

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4. Lupita Nyong’o's Met Gala 2016 Hairstyle & Its African & African American Inspirations
May 7, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/05/lupita-nyongos-met-gala-2016-hairstyle.html

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5. Dread Drama - Did Celts And/Or Other White People Historically Wear Their Hair In Dreadlocks?
September 28, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/09/dread-drama-did-celts-andor-other-white.html

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6. Videos Of Black Natural Hairstyles In Ivory Coast, Kenya, Brazil, & The United States
October 28, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/10/videos-of-black-natural-hairstyles-in.html

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7. Articles About The Black Natural Hair Movements In USA, Brazil, France, Ivory Coast, & South Africa
October 28, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/10/articles-about-black-natural-hair.html

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8. Changing Attitudes Among African Americans About Natural Hair & About The Word "Nappy"- Part I
October 28, 2016; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/10/changing-attitudes-among-african.html

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2017

1. Hairstyles Worn By Members Of Historically Black Sororities - Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. (University of Maryland College Park)
August 12, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/08/hairstyles-wore-by-members-of.html

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2. Hairstyles Worn By Members Of Historically Black Sororities - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Inc.
August 12, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/08/comments-about-hair-styles-in.html

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3. Hairstyles Worn By Members Of Historically Black Sororities - Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
August 12, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/08/seven-videos-of-zeta-phi-beta-sorority.html

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4. Hairstyles Worn By Members Of Historically Black Sororities- Sigma Gamma Rho. Inc)
August 12, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/08/seven-videos-of-sigma-gamma-rho.html

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5. YouTube Videos That Showcase Multiple Hairstyles Worn By Contemporary Maasai Women
December 4, 2017; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/12/youtube-videos-that-showcase-multiple.html

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2018

1. The Changing Shapes Of Women's Afro Hair Styles (with January 2018 Update)
January 21, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-changing-shape-of-womens-afro-hair.html

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2. Five YouTube Examples Of African American Performing Artists With Braided Hairstyles With Beads & Other Ornaments
February 12, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/02/five-youtube-examples-of-african.html

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3. Article Excerpt About Andre Walker's Hair Typing System And Selected Black Natural Hair Care & Hair Styling Terms
May 23, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/05/article-excerpt-about-andre-walkers.html

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4. Five YouTube Hair Styling Videos For Females With Type 3 Or Type 4 Hair (The Most Common African American Hair Types)
May 23, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/05/five-youtube-tutorial-or-hair-styling.html

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5. Positive References To Black Natural Hairstyles That Were Worn By Attendees At Prince Harry & Meghan Markles' Wedding (With Two Videos Of Meghan Markles As A Child)
May 23, 2018; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/05/positive-references-to-black-natural.html

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2019

1. What Is An Afro Hairstyle? *Video & YouTube Discussion Thread Comments About A 1970s Photograph Of A Black Woman With A Big Afro)
April 15, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/04/what-is-afro-hairstyle-and-youtube.html

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2. Children's Rhymes That Mention People With A Bald Head Or People With Nappy Hair
July 13, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/07/childrens-rhymes-that-mention-people.html

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3. The Use Of The Term "Nappy Hair" In The Song "Nappy Head"& In The Song "JuJu On The Beat"
July 14, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/07/the-use-of-term-nappy-hair-as-self.html

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4. African American Definitions For & Uses For Do-Rags (Durags)
November 1, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/11/african-american-definitions-of-uses.html

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5. Information About & Reactions To The Survivor's Television Show Incident About Durags (with video & comments)
November 1, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/11/information-about-reactions-to.html

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6. How Black Attitudes About Wearing Bantu Knots Hairstyles Have Changed [Update]
November 3, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/11/how-black-attitudes-about-wearing-bantu.html

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7. Various Names For "Bantu Knot Hairstyles" In The Caribbean & In Africa
November 4, 2019; https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/11/various-names-for-bantu-knot-hairstyles.html

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This pancocojams post presents information about the Broadway show "The Wiz" and the movie "The Wiz".

This post also showcases two clips from the 1978 movie 'The Wiz': "No Bad News" and "Everybody Rejoice".

The contents of this post are provided for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to all those who were involved with this movie. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of these clips on YouTube.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE WIZ
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wiz
""The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is a musical with music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls (and others) and book by William F. Brown. It is a retelling of L. Frank Baum's classic 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the context of modern African-American culture. It opened on October 21, 1974 at the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland and moved to the Majestic Theatre[2] with a new cast on January 5, 1975.

The 1975 Broadway production won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It was an early example of Broadway's mainstream acceptance of works with an all-black cast."....

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From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wiz
"" The Wiz is a 1978 American musical adventure fantasy film produced by Universal Pictures and Motown Productions, and released by Universal Pictures on October 24, 1978. A reimagining of L. Frank Baum's classic 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz featuring an all-black cast, the film was loosely adapted from the 1974 Broadway musical of the same name. It follows the adventures of Dorothy, a shy, twenty-four-year-old Harlem schoolteacher who finds herself magically transported to the urban fantasy Land of Oz, which resembles a dream version of New York City. Befriended by a Scarecrow, a Tin Man and a Cowardly Lion, she travels through the city to seek an audience with the mysterious Wiz, who they say is the only one powerful enough to send her home.

Produced by Rob Cohen and directed by Sidney Lumet, the film stars Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Theresa Merritt, Thelma Carpenter, Lena Horne and Richard Pryor. Its story was reworked from William F. Brown's Broadway libretto by Joel Schumacher, and Quincy Jones supervised the adaptation of Charlie Smalls and Luther Vandross' songs for it. A handful of new songs, written by Jones and the songwriting team of Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson, were added for it.

Upon its original theatrical release, the film was a critical and commercial failure, and marked the end of the resurgence of African-American films that began with the blaxploitation movement of the early 1970s.[4][5][6] Despite its initial failure, it became a cult classic among black audiences, Jackson's fanbase, and Oz enthusiasts."...

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #1: The Wiz (5/8) Movie CLIP - No Bad News (1978) HD

Movieclips, Jun 27, 2011

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2: The Wiz (6/8) Movie CLIP - Everybody Rejoice (1978) HD

Movieclips, Jun 27, 2011

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This pancocojams post showcases a video of the song/dance "The Git Up" and with a video of the Tik Tok Gitup Dance Compilation.

The lyrics of Blanco Brown's "Gitup Dance" are included along with Blanco Brown's comments about how this song became viral.

The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to the composer and primary performer of this song. Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos and all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to the publishers of these videos on YouTube.

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SHOWCASE VIDEOS

Video #1: Blanco Brown - The Git Up (Official Music Video)

Blanco Brown, Sep 13, 2019

My debut album HONEYSUCKLE & LIGHTNING BUGS is out now! :
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Statistics as of January 1, 2020 at 11:54 AM EST
total # of views- 35,423,985
total # of likes - 435K
total # of dislikes - 14K
total # of comments - 14,093

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Video #2: Tik Tok Gitup Dance Compilation || Two Step Cowboy Boogie || Country Music || Git up Dance

AwesomeTikTok, Jun 10, 2019

Statistics as of January 1, 2020 at 11:58 AM EST
total # of views- 2,673,607
total # of likes - 16K
total # of dislikes - 897
total # of comments - 785

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LYRICS: THE GIT DOWN
(Blanco Brown)

[Intro]
Right now
I just need you to get real loose
Get comfortable
Grab your loved ones or grab your love, partner
And if you're by yourself, no worries
Just follow after me

[Chorus]
Go'n and do the two-step, then cowboy boogie
Grab your sweetheart and spin out with 'em
Do the hoedown and get into it (Woo-hoo-hoo)
Take it to the left now and dip with it
Go'n throw down, take a sip with it
Now lean back, put your hips in it (Woo-hoo-hoo)
Let's have some fun

[Verse 1]
To the left, to the left now (To the left, to the left)
To the right, to the right (To the right)
Now take your left hand and (Uh)
Put it on your side (Put it on your side)
Go'n roll your shoulders (Roll your shoulders)
Do the slip and slide (Do the slip and slide)
This next part's my favorite part, uh
'Cause it's time to shine

[Chorus]
Go'n and do the two-step, then cowboy boogie
Grab your sweetheart and spin out with 'em
Do the hoedown and get into it (Woo-hoo-hoo)
Take it to the left now and dip with it
Go'n throw down, take a sip with it
Now lean back, put your hips in it (Woo-hoo-hoo)
It's simple, you can do it

[Verse 2]
Slide to the left (Left), slide to the right (Right)
Now cool down (Hoo), have a good time (Yeah)
Slide to the left (Left), slide to the right (Right)
Do the butterfly (Oh), have a good time
'Round, 'round, 'round and 'round you go
It's time to show out right now and take to the floor

[Chorus]
Go'n and do the two-step, then cowboy boogie
Grab your sweetheart and spin out with 'em
Do the hoedown and get into it (Woo-hoo-hoo)
Take it to the left now and dip with it
Go'n throw down, take a sip with it
Now lean back, put your hips in it (Woo-hoo-hoo)

[Bridge]
(To the left)
Take it down now, take it, take it down now
Take it down now, take it, take it down now
(To the right)
Bring it up now, bring it, bring it up now
Bring it up now, bring it, bring it up now
(To the front)
Take it down and crisscross
Bring it up, now crisscross
(To the back)
Do whatever you like right here (Get down)
Just have fun

[Chorus]
Go'n and do the two-step, then cowboy boogie
Grab your sweetheart and spin out with 'em
Do the hoedown and get into it (Woo-hoo-hoo)
Take it to the left now and dip with it
Go'n throw down, take a sip with it
Now lean back, put your hips in it (Woo-hoo-hoo), uh

[Interlude]
That was not so bad, that was, that, that was not so bad, was it?
That was not so bad, that, that, that was not so bad, was it?
That was not so bad, that was, that, that was not so bad, was it?
That was not so bad, that, that, that was not so bad, was it?

[Chorus]
Go'n and do the two-step, then cowboy boogie
Grab your sweetheart and spin out with 'em
Do the hoedown and get into it (Woo-hoo-hoo)
Take it to the left now and dip with it
Go'n throw down, take a sip with it
Now lean back, put your hips in it (Woo-hoo-hoo)

Source: https://genius.com/Blanco-brown-the-git-up-lyrics

Information about how Blanco Brown came up with this song and dance are included on that genius.com page along with Blanco Brown's comments about the song "Old Town Road" which is often compared to "The Git Up" song.

That page also included Blanco Brown's response to the question: When did Blanco realize this song was catching on?
"The first thing that I seen that made me feel like the record or the dance—I didn’t really know which one—was catching on was after a guy re-posted on his page named DJ Shocker and he hit me in my inbox and said, “Bro this video is going to be at a million views by the end of the day because the numbers are just coming fast.” And I started watching it, so then I hit him up. People were like, oh, we might be onto one, and I seen people re-posting mine, and maybe like a week later it had over 4 or 5 million views on Facebook. Then it slowed down on Instagram. Nick from Fox 46 news, he did the dance. Then it turned up, and it was like perfect timing right before Labor Day weekend. Then people started doing the dance and then I said okay, I guess it’s officially a challenge, and then Delicious did it.

And Andre Drummond reposted on his stories and these like all my peoples, you know what I’m saying? So it was like, wow, it’s really doing something. Then it slowed down again. I was like, “Come on now, Jesus, what we doing? Let’s get that momentum that ain’t going to stop.” Before you know it, I didn’t know it was bubbling on TikTok because a guy named Ajani, that’s his name—I’m shouting out all my people that was part of my story—posted it on his page and he did it several times until it caught on. And by time he did it the last fourth or fifth time, it had done caught on, it had like 9 million plus views throughout the platform, but I couldn’t trace him. So then we got that fixed, and that’s how it all kind of came full circle. Then the YouTube videos came in. I mean it was just God given."

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This pancocojams posts showcases the African American Gospel song "I'm A Pilgrim".

Some information about "I'm A Pilgrim" is presented in this post along with four videos of this song. The lyrics for these versions of "I'm A Pilgrim" are also included in this post.

The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to the unknown original composers of this song and thanks to all those singers and musicians who are showcased in this posts. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publishers of these videos on YouTube. Also, thanks to daniek (January 2, 2020) for alerting me to this video and requesting the lyrics for this version.
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Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/12/three-versions-of-gospel-song-im.html for a 2011 post on "I Am A Pilgrim". That post includes three of the videos that are featured in this post and also includes information about and lyrics for a version of this song that was performed by White American Johnny Cash. In addition that post includes my comments about some of the differences in the African American lyrics as well as some comments from pancocojams readers.

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INFORMATION ABOUT "I AM A PILGRIM" [Summary updated on January 2, 2020)
Click http://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=40998&messages=12 for a Mudcat Folk Music forum discussion thread entitled "Lyr Add: I'M A PILGRIM (gospel-spiritual)."

According to information posted by Dicho (Frank Staplin) in 2001 on a Mudcat discussion thread about "I'm A Pilgrim", the oldest documented version of that song is from 1864 (The Southern Zion Songster, 1864, compiled by Editor, North Carolina Christian Advocate, Raleigh, NC. No author cited.) That discussion thread includes the lyrics for that 1854 version and the lyrics to a 1939 version that was collected by John and Ruby Lomax 1939 (Southern States Recording Trip.)

I consider "I'm a Pilgrim" to be an early African American Gospel song (meaning an "old Gospel song") and not a gospelized Spiritual (a Spiritual that is sung in an African American Gospel style).

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AFRICAN AMERICAN VERSIONS OF THE GOSPEL SONG "I'M A PILGRIM"
Without other comments, here are four videos of this song as sung by four African American groups. These videos are given in no particular order.

VERSION #1: THE SOUL STIRRERS

Soul Stirrers - I'm A Pilgrim

Uploaded by bcimasschoir on Apr 17, 2008
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The lead was sung by Paul Foster.

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LYRICS: I'M A PILGRIM
(The Soul Stirrers's version)

Chorus:

Whooo! I’m a pilgrim
[I’m a pilgrim]
And a stranger
[And a stranger]
Travelin through
[travelin through]
This ole barren land
[Barren land]
I got a home
[I got a home]
In yonder city, Lord
And I will do
The best I can

Chorus: (repeated with group responses as above)

I’m a pilgrim
Nothin but a stranger
Everyday I’m travelin
this ole barren land
But I got a home
In yonder city Lord
And I’ll do
the best I can

Verse 1
(Group humming as counterpoint to the soloist)
I’ve been tempted, Lord
I’ve been tried
I’ve been discouraged
On every side.
While travelin
through this land, Lord
Lord I’ll do
[Lord I’ll do]
the best I can.
[The best that I can]

Chorus:
Lord, I’m a pilgrim
[I’m a pilgrim]
And I’m a stranger
[I’m a stranger]
Don’t you know I’m travelin
[I’m travelin]
This ole barren land
[Barren land]
But I’m not worried
[I’m not worried]
I’ve gotta home
[I’ve got a home]
Somewhere yonder city
[In yonder city]
And I’ll do the best I can.

Verse 2:
(When I) Get to River Jordan
With the tide
I can see Canaan
on the other side
When I get there
Take my stand
Lord I’ll do
[Lord I’ll do]
The best I can
[the best that I can]

Chorus:
Lord, I am a pilgrim
Yes! Travelin through
this ole barren land
But I’m not worried
I gotta home
Somewhere in yonder city
And I’ll do
the best I can.

(Repeat the chorus)

*This is my transcription of "I'm A Pilgrim" from that video. In this transcription, the group's responses to the soloist are given in brackets. Note that the interjections like "Whoo!" and "Lord" were probably changed with each performance. I didn't attempt to write all of those interjections. I also didn't write the lyrics as they are pronounced. However, (as is usually the case with African American English), the word "a" is pronounced "ah".

Additions and corrections are welcome.

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VERSION #2: THE HAWKINS SINGERS

The Hawkins Family - I'm A Pilgrim

Uploaded by robtyree2135 on Jul 4, 2010

From the album "The Hawkins Family Live"
Released In 1980, Light Records
Soloists: Tramaine Hawkins, Freddie Hawkins

I'M A PILGRIM
(as sung by The Hawkins Family)*

Soloist:
Lord I’m a pilgrim
travelin through
this ole barren land
I want you to please
guide my footsteps
and please hold my hand.

Lord, I get so weary
travelin through
this land
Lord I want You to
Guide my footsteps.
And please hold my hand.

Chorus (Soloist & Choir):
Lord, guide me
As I travel
through this land
Lord, guide me.
Lord I want You to please
Hold my hand.

Soloist:
Lord I’m just awaitin
For the day to come
When I can see your face
And hear you say
“Well done”.

Chorus: (repeat 2x)

Soloist:
I can’t make it without you Lord
I can’t make it
I need you to be my guide
Please hold my hand
Please hold my hand

Soloist & Choir:
I’m a pilgrim
travelin through the land
But I need you Jesus
I said I need you Jesus
Just to hold my hand

Please hold my hand
I need you Lord
Lord I’m waitin
I’m just waitin
For the day to come
When I can see your face.
When I get to heaven
I can see Your face
And hear you say well done
Please hold my hand
I need you Lord
Please hold my hand
Please hold my hand.

*My transcription is based on that video but is given without the group's interjections and without some repeats of the end refrain.Additions and corrections are welcome.

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VERSION #3: THE GOSPEL CARAVANS

The Gospel caravans i'm a pilgrim

MegaBlackisBeautiful, Uploaded on Aug 15, 2011

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LYRICS: I'M A PILGRIM
(The Gospel Caravan's version)

Chorus:
Lead - Whooo! I’m a pilgrim
Group -I’m a pilgrim
Lead - And a stranger
Group- And a stranger
Lead - Travelin through
Group- Travelin through this
Lead - Barren land
Group- Barren land
Lead - I got a home
[Group- I got a home
Lead - In yonder city
Group- In yonder city
Lead - And I'll do
Group- And I'll do the
Lead - Best I can
Group- The best I can

[repeat the chorus]

Verse #1
Lead- I’ve been tempted
[The Group repeats each line the Lead sings]
And I’ve been tried
I’ve been discouraged
On every side.
While here travelin
Through this land
Lord I’ll do
The best I can.

Lead- Sometimes I'm up
Sometimes I'm down
Almost level
To the ground
While I'm here travelin
Through this land
Lord, I'll do
The best I can

repeat chorus and riff the words "Lord I'll do the best I can".
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This is my transcription of the song as performed in this video. Addition and corrections are welcome.

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VERSION #4: "I'M A PILGRIM (WITH BOBBY KING SINGING LEAD)

I'm a Pilgrim

wstein25, Dec 15, 2013

Bobby King Gene Mumford Cliff Givens Ry Cooder
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Here are two comments from this video's discussion thread that identify the two men who sang the group's response lines:

Kendall Kent, 2018
"Is that Clifford Givens who sang bass???"

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REPLY
Austin Casey, 2019
"Kendall Kent Indeed! Briefly a member of the original Ink Spots. Incidentally, Gene Mumford (right) was a member of spin off Ink Spots groups led by original Ink Spots members."

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LYRICS: I'M A PILGRIM *
(as sung by Bobby King, Gene Mumford, and Cliff Givens)

Lead singer: mmmm- Yeah

Lord, you know that I'm a pilgrim
Group- I'm a pilgrim
And I'm a stranger
Group- I'm a stranger
Lead -Travelin through
Group- Travelin through
Lead -This barren land
Group-This barren land
Lead -Yes, but I got a home
Group- I've got a home
Lead- In yonder city
Group- In yonder city
Lead - Where they don't allow
Group- Where they don't allow
Lead- No sinnerman
Group- No sinnerman

Lead- Oh, I'm a pilgrim
Group- I'm a pilgrim
Lead- Lord, and I'm a stranger
Group-I'm a stranger
Lead -And I'm travelin through
Group- I'm travelin through
Lead - This cold and dreary world
Group- This cold and dreary world
Lead -Yeeah, I got a home
Group- I got a home
Lead - In yonder city
Group- In yonder city
Lead - Where they don't allow
Group- Where they don't allow
Lead - No sinner man
Group - No sinner man

[These words may be repeated multiple times perhaps with slight changes in interjections (such as "Oh" and "Lord") and in the line describing "this barren land"/ "this cold and dreary land" - i.e "earth"
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*This is my transcription of this song from that video. Additions and corrections are welcome.

The lines "where they don't allow [pronounced "'llow" ] no sinner man" are found in the beginning of the 1939 version of this song that was collected by John and Ruby Lomax 1939 Southern States Recording Trip (as found n in the Mudcat link that is given above)

".Cho.
My God got a home up in yonder city
Where they don't 'low no sinner men (no sinner men)
My God got a home up in yonder city
Where they don't 'low no sinner men."
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These words are followed by the more familiar (now) lyrics "I'm a pilgrim and a stranger" etc.

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Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part I of a pancocojams series about contemporary voluntary emigration by Nigerians outside of Africa.

This post presents excerpts from three online articles about this subject.

I researched information on this subject as a result of reading comments in discussion threads for several YouTube videos of Igbo's (Nigeria) ogene music and dance. A considerably high number of comments in those videos' discussion threads were from people who noted that they were living in various nations throughout the world. Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/01/comments-from-igbos-throughout-world.html for that pancocojams post.

The content of this post is presented for educational purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post.

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ARTICLES AND ARTICLE EXCERPTS ABOUT NIGERIANS MIGRATING TO OTHER NATIONS
Excerpt #1:
From https://www.migrationinstitute.org/files/completed-projects/nigeria-country-paper.pdf/@@download Country Paper: Nigeria
Dynamics of International Migration in Nigeria
(A Review of Literature) 2008
Paper prepared as part of the African Perspectives on Human Mobility Programme, generously funded by the MacArthur Foundation
..."by the late 1980s, some other changes in the economic and political policies of the country resulted in changes in the pattern of migration in Nigeria. One in particular is the adoption of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) in June 1986. SAP dictated a shift from the official policy of full employment to substantially
reduced government spending on critical services, such as health, education and housing (Afolayan, 1998). This created a greater tendency for persons to emigrate...

Another cause of migration is the environmental factor (Afolayan and Adelekan, 1998). Climatic and seasonal variability are the primary factors of seasonal migration, while severe drought and periodic environmental hazards are factors for irregular movement. Seasonal migration, especially of the ‘yan cin rani’ type, meaning ‘eating the dry season away’, has been very much evident in the Sokoto area of Northern Nigeria (Prothero, 1957). The more serious drought, of 1972-3, led to a large number, though not well documented, ecologically displaced Internally Displaced Persons

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(IDPs) into urban centers within the country. For some, the movements were to other locations outside Nigeria, the latter being locations within the Niger and Chad Republics (Prothero, 1959; Mortimore, 1988; Afolayan, 1992).

Circulatory movement started reflecting in both the internal and international labour migration, between the poorer and better-endowed areas of West Africa, as a ‘new’ strategy to mitigate instability of stay away from the source region, Nigeria. This has been the situation long before for nomads; but the novel aspect of it is among migrant laborers and traders, who shuttle between destination and Nigeria, in case of any deportation order (Afolayan, 2004). They feature also in the two categories of movers identified to be crossing the frontiers of West African countries; the transient (commuters, visitors, frontier workers) and permanent migrants (Afolayan, 2000). Labo (2000) described them as people that across the international boundary, even
though they belong to the same ethnic group; yet they are separated by political borders of West African countries.

Moreover, there has been significant international migration of professionals from the region, but there is virtually no documentation of these movements, hence, there is a dearth and virtual absence of empirical research on this important and often the most publicized category of international migrants. By the middle of the 20th century, emigration of professionals, high-level manpower and skilled workers emerged from the developing countries to the developed countries. Brain drains in Nigeria was becoming prominent as from the 1960s, taking a dramatic turn after the Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) was introduced in 1985 (Afolayan,1988; Adegbola,1991 Adepoju, 1991).

[page] 14/45

[...]

More recent data on immigration and emigration are estimates derived by varied international agencies and research units. For example, the UNDP and Development Prospect Group (2005) estimated emigrant stock of Nigerians that lived abroad as 836,832 people, forming 0.6 per cent of the country’s estimated population of 117.608 million people in 2005. The top ten countries that the Nigerian emigrants moved to were Sudan; followed by the United States, Great Britain, Cameroon, Ghana, Niger, Germany, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. For the immigrant stock in 2005, a total number of 971,450 persons were estimated, that is, about 0.7 per cent of the total population of Nigeria (UNDP, Development Prospect Group, 2006). Unlike the situation for emigration, the top source countries were mostly from the neighbouring West African states, of Benin, Ghana, Mali, Togo, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Liberia, Mauritania and Egypt. Also, immigrants exceeded the number of emigrants by 134,618. Although all these statistics are quite revealing of the dynamics of international migration in Nigeria, there is still the indication of very low level of knowledge on the precise situation of things.

The literature captures some aspects of the diversification of the destinations that emigrants from Nigeria are moving to of recent (Nightingale, 2003; Nwajiuba, 2005; Carling, 2005; Obialo and Museckaite, 2008). The more varied reasons for migrating and the increasing categories of migrants are some of the explanatory factors for the diversified destinations. For example, labour migrants/professionals are migrating in larger numbers to more countries in the developed North, such as the United States of America (US), Saudi Arabia and Western Europe (Denmark, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy), the United Kingdom (UK), and Canada. Likewise, the trafficked children and women in transit move from Nigeria via Mauritania, Morocco to Italy or Spain. Diversified destinations within Africa are also noted, as many emigrants move to South Africa, Botswana, Kenya and Ghana in more recent times than ever before. The numbers in each case is more of estimates than the actual."...

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Excerpt #2:
[contains all of the text, but no graphs]
From https://www.afrobarometer.org/publications/ad231-one-three-nigerians-have-considered-emigration-most-find-economic-opportunity
Publications: AD231: One in three Nigerians have considered emigration, most to find economic opportunity
Dispatches 2018
Dispatches no. 231; Thomas Isbell and Oluwole Ojewale
"Migration has become a top-of-mind and highly politicized issue. In a context of high poverty and unemployment in developing countries and demand for skilled young workers in many developed economies, global streams of people are likely to continue (Rapoza, 2017). Migration can have positive as well as negative consequences for both origin and destination countries. In destination countries, emigration may fill gaps in skilled and unskilled labor. In origin countries, family and friends receive remittances, which help the economy through increased spending. On the other hand, “brain drain” hurts emerging economies in the global South as the best young minds seek education and employment abroad (Capuano & Marfouk, 2013; Kekana, 2018; O’Toole, 2018). And populist movements in Europe and the United States have targeted immigration as a supposed threat to domestic employment, security, and national culture (Galston, 2018; Roth, 2017; Ratcliffe, 2017).

In 2016, Nigerians made up the largest migrant populations entering Italy and Greece (Ikeke, 2017). Nigerians have also been identified as the largest cohort of migrants trapped in Libya in the protracted Mediterranean migrant crisis (Eurostat, 2015). The International Organization for Migration (2018) reported that between May 2017 and January 2018, more than 6,700 Nigerian migrants were returned home from Libya through the efforts of Nigerian and international agencies.

How do ordinary Nigerians see emigration and its causes? Findings from a recent Afrobarometer survey show that more than one in three Nigerians have considered emigration, though far fewer are making actual plans to leave. The data support concerns about brain drain: Young and educated Nigerians are most likely to consider going abroad. Finding work and escaping economic hardship are most often given as the main reason to consider emigrating."

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Excerpt #3:
From https://qz.com/africa/1615518/nigerias-middle-class-keep-emigrating-to-canada-australia/
Nigeria’s ongoing middle-class brain drain is costing it two generations in one swoop
By Yomi Kazeem, May 25, 2019
"When Timi and Ehis got married in a small, intimate ceremony in Lagos last October, it marked the start of their new lives together—but it was not one they planned to live in Nigeria.

Six months later, the young newlyweds both quit their jobs and moved to Ottawa, Canada joining thousands of middle-class Nigerians who have moved to the North American country through its skilled workers immigration program. Their reason for making the move boils down to one thing: thinking of their future children.

That sentiment cuts across board as thousands of Nigerians increasingly emigrate through a mix of avenues. Skilled worker programs (also referred to as Express Entry) inviting immigrants to Canada and Australia are a popular and legitimate choice. But other choices—including applying for asylum and refugee protection in Canada, sometimes while crossing the US-Canada border illegally—are being explored as well. As of March, Nigeria had more pending refugee protection claims in Canada than any other country globally. There’s also the choice of deliberately overstaying on a visitors’ visa in the United States, a trend that’s proven strong enough for the Trump administration to clampdown on US visas for Nigerians.

[...]

Whatever the method of emigration, pursuing the chance to seek a better life—particularly education for children—remains a common theme. Decades of under-funding have impacted the quality of teachers and lecturers as well as the learning infrastructure in Nigeria’s educational system, leading to significant decline.
Strikes by Nigerian university lecturers protesting low wages and inadequate benefits are now an almost annual occurrence. The lack of investment in public educational institutions has also fueled a rise in expensive private schools and universities for middle and high-income families seeking higher standards. But even those schools pale in comparison with quality of education obtainable outside Nigeria.

“The biggest area of concern for most people who are leaving is getting access to the right type of education for their children,” says Tunde Leye, an economist with Lagos-based SBM Intel who wrote a personal essay on the subject two years ago while considering the move himself. “The point of it all is that here, your money can’t buy you the quality of education that is available abroad and the gap will only get bigger.”

[...]

Not looking back
The lack of faith in Nigeria’s political leaders and their ability to reverse the decline in the educational sector is such that many of the middle-class Nigerians making the exodus to Europe and North America do not trust the situation will change soon. The looming big picture for Nigeria is that many who either have emigrated or plan to are unlikely to return and neither are the children they raise in their new countries of residence.

[...]

It’s hard to miss the general dire outlook on the country’s prospects among Nigerians who emigrate but it’s even harder to miss the factors that inform that outlook. Nigeria’s unemployment rate has climbed for 13 consecutive quarters and an ambitious four-year plan to boost the economy following a recession in 2016 is proving to be a failure. As a consequence of slow economic growth, a ballooning population and years of failed leadership, Nigeria is not only the poverty capital of the world but is set to remain so for at least a generation given its alarmingly low human capital spending.

[...]

As it turns out, the ongoing emigration also compounds the problem as an important socio-economic demographic is increasingly choosing to leave. “Emigration is not cheap and most of the people leaving are not poor by any standard—it’s the rich and middle class that are leaving,” Leye says. “It’s an epidemic but people only do this kind of things when they’ve lost hope.”

The grass isn’t always greener for Nigerians as they face expensive challenges relocating, settling into a new country and starting over.

But the grass outside Nigeria isn’t necessarily always greener for emigrants as they face real and expensive challenges of relocating, settling into a new country and starting over. For instance, securing white-collar, upwardly mobile employment does not come easy for emigrants especially in countries like Canada that place a strong emphasis on local expertise or education. As such, highly qualified individuals who leave high-level jobs in Nigeria often have to trade down to restart their lives.

In one case, an experienced optometrist, who asked not to be named, obtained a resident permit and moved to Calgary last year but says she will have to take expensive certification courses for up to four years before being able to practice and works at a grocery store in the interim. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it’s an even tougher reality for immigrants who move by overstaying visas illegally as, without valid work permits and social security, their job prospects are very limited.

Despite the known challenges, the possibility of a higher quality of life and education for their children remains a strong pull for several middle-class Nigerians who can afford to move. For their part, one month after moving to Ottawa, Ehis and Timi have both secured jobs and are positive they made the right choice. They also plan to start a family in Canada and stay there for the education of their future children. “That’s the major reason behind the move,” Ehis says."...

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This concludes Part I of this pancocojams series.

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Visitor comments are welcome.

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part II in a pancocojams series about Nigerians migrating to other nations.

This pancocojams post presents information about Ogene music and showcases three YouTube videos of that music.

This post also includes selected comments from these videos' discussion threads. Most of these selected examples reflect the relatively high percentage of comments in these videos' discussion threads that were posted by self-described Igbos [or from commenters whose names appear to me to be Igbo] who noted that they live outside of Nigeria. These comments suggest that a considerable number of Igbos (and other Nigerians) have temporarily or permanently emigrated to numerous countries throughout the world.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/01/excerpts-from-three-online-articles.html for Part I of this pancocojams series. That post is entitled "Excerpts From Three Online Articles About Contemporary Voluntary Emigration By Nigerians, Particularly Outside Of Africa".

The content of this post is presented for cultural, socio-cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos and all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to the publishers of these videos on YouTube
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Disclaimer: This post doesn't take any position on whether Igbos are more likely to voluntarily emigrate outside of Nigeria than other Nigerian ethnic groups. I focused on these comments because they were included in discussion threads for videos on ogene music that I happened upon while surfing YouTube for Nigerian music.

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INFORMATION ABOUT OGENE MUSIC
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogene
"Ogene is a style of Igbo music consisting of, and taking its name from, the ogene instrument, which is a large metal bell. The Ogene instrument has historically been made by the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is one of the most important metal instruments of the people.

The Ogene type of bell which is commonly used as a "master instrument" in a bell orchestra in the Omambala River basin of the Igboland. It is an instrument of the struck idiophone class and is made of iron by specialist blacksmiths. The bell has a flattish, conical shape, and is hollow inside. The sound itself comes from the vibration of the iron body when struck, which is made to resound by the hollow inside of the bell. The iron body is usually struck with a soft wooden stick."...

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SHOWCASE VIDEOS

Video #1: BEST OF OGENE DANCE...OGENE MUSIC IN NEW STYLE....

comfort zone ogene nation, Premiered Aug 27, 2019
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Here are selected comments from this video's discussion thread, with number added for referencing purposes only. All of these comments are from 2019.
1. evi bd
"Nice one my Enugu state, am from Enugu state living in Japan"

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REPLY
2. Kcee Banks
"Am also from Enugu but I based in Dubai"

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REPLY
3. Omeje Judith
"Am from Enugu I base in US"

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4. Makas Oguejiofor
"Wow!! My love for this Enugu dance steps"
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From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enugu
"Enugu (/eɪˈnuːɡuː/ ay-NOO-goo;[11] Igbo: Énugwú)[12][13] is the capital of Enugu State in Nigeria. It is located in southeastern Nigeria... The name Enugu is derived from the two Igbo words Énú Ụ́gwụ́ meaning "hill top" denoting the city

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Video #2: REV. SISTERS DANCING OGENE MUSIC IN A UNIQUE WAY...

comfort zone ogene nation, Sep 9, 2019

abeg!! make we worship God in ogene style...
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Here are selected comments from this video's discussion thread, with number added for referencing purposes only. All of these comments are from 2019.

1. Chief angel Michael
"Ogene is purely IGBO,it is our heritage. I am not a catholic but I love our sisters"

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2. OH5311883
"We must invite OGENE groups to Washington DC to provide Ogene music next year for our one million man march. Please, somebody, look into this. We need proper Ogene music for that event. Ogene must be played ooooooo in Washington DC.
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"Next year" would be 2020 as this comment and its replies were posted in October 2019.]

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REPLY
3. C'Jay O O'keke
"I live in DMV and will contribute towards making sure this guys come and grace our match in washington DC next year"
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"DMV" is an informal referent for the region encompassing [Washington] D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

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REPLY
4. Titilayo Towobola
"I will come over from Canada to dance with you all. I was born in Igbo land . Love this."

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REPLY
5. Ifeco Nne
"I'm in Philadelphia but I'm down for it."
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"I'm down for it" = "I'm also very interested in doing this"

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6. Ezekwem Ikechukwu
"How I wish u guys will come over to italy ....Ogene to d world"

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REPLY
7. Ify Obi
"Ezekwem Ikechukwu $15 - 20 gs can make it possible"

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REPLY
8. Henry Felix
"Kee side ino na Italo nwanne"

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REPLY
9. Ezekwem Ikechukwu
"Nwanne I dey Lombardia (milano yo b preside )"

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REPLY
10. Henry Felix
"Ezekwem Ikechukwu Roma"

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11. Ifeco Nne
"You the best my brother watching from USA. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤"

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12. Njoku Ezekiel
"God bless u all umu ogene.
Prepare for my wedding very soon
I call u....
Watching from Arab Emirates"

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13. merry chetas
"Lovely my people. Watching from Austria."

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14. mirabeth francis
"Oooh my God am remembering home,,, watching from England"

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15. Amaka Joseph
"Igbo amaka, watching from France 🇫🇷 one love"

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16. Ezedesmond Chinamere
"I feel like jumping this is confirm ogene dance watching from Dubai"

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17. Joshua Ihechukwu Okorie
"Nkanu ogene also represents here in Dakar 🇸🇳"

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18. Njoku Wisdom
"Watching from Jakarta, I will love to have their contact because I will love them to display in my wedding coming up in December, all flight ticket and Visa on me."

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19. INFINITY BONTEMPS
"Watching from New Delhi India🇮🇳"

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20. Ogechi okeke
"So sweet, watching from Bangladech"

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REPLY
21. DeT Grenob
"Ogechi okeke ...Bangladesh?...holy!"

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22. NESTOR UDOKAMMA
"Please I need your contact I'm watching from Malaysia."

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Video #3: OGENE EJYK NWAMBA Enugu state 08060650013

OGENE NDIGBO by EJYK NWA MBa, Nov 30, 2019
Special for Odogwu lucky spaco
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Here are some comments from this discussion thread. All of these comments are from 2019.

1. Ejike Chukwunyere
"Nwanne I greet you from Italy.. you and your guys is too much"

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REPLY
2. Joseph Nwobi
"@Ejike Chukwunyere_Which side in ITALY nwanne ?"

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REPLY
3. Ejike Chukwunyere
"@Joseph Nwobi nwanne I dey vicenza. Are you in Italy?"

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REPLY
4. Joseph Nwobi
"@Ejike Chukwunyere I'm not in ITALY now, I'm in SWITZERLAND but na Napoli i dey before."

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5. ikenna christopher
"EJYK NWAMBA I greet you from India"

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6. DON BLAISE .C.A
"Ejyk nwamama onyeoma I hail oooo from united Arab Emirates"

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7. ezenwa chidi
"Nwanne you are good i greet you from Turkey..you are very talented.. KEEP IT UP"

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Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post showcases the official video of the (Ugandan) Acholi Gospel song "Pililili Yoo Leng" by Romeo Odong.

The English lyrics for that song are also included in this post. Those lyrics are from sub-titles to a fan produced video of this song that was published on March 31, 2019 by Village Tactician. That video is also featured in this post.

The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Romeo Odong and all those who were involved with and/or featured in that song's official video. Thanks also to Village Tactician and all those who were involved with and/or featured in that song's fan produced video. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO: Romeo Odong - Pililili Yoo Leng(Official Video)

Toltape Films, Sep 29, 2019

Acholi Anthem #RomeoOdong #YooLeng #Pililili #LuoMusic

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FAN PRODUCED VIDEO: YOO LENG ROMEO ODONG MUSIC VIDEO 2019 HD

Village Tactician, Mar 31, 2019

this is a fan made video for yoo leng by odong Romeo. he is a gospel singer from Uganda.

the video is translated to English for educational purposes and for those who like the song and do not understand the language....
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ENGLISH LYRICS*

The Creator has opened the way.
The path is clear.
We just pass.
The path is clear.
We just pass.

Satan you came to the wrong place.
You step in fire.
You step on a trap.

The road is clear.
There is nothing blocking the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
There is nothing blocking the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
There is nothing blocking the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

They tried to gossip
But God won’t allow it.
They made false claims to get me arrested
But God won’t allow it.
They even bribed the police to get me locked up.

If it’s me, God protects me.
Don’t try me.
If it’s me, Heaven protects me.
Don’t try me.
If it’s me, God protects me.
Don’t try me.
If it’s me, Heaven protects me.
Don’t try me.

They tried hard to spoil my name and bring me down
But God won’t allow it.
They clanged** on me to bring me down.
But God won’t allow it.
They hired drug dealers to kill me.
But God won’t allow it.
They tried hard to kill me.
But God won’t allow it.

If it’s me, God protects me.
Don’t try me.
If it’s me, Heaven protects me.
Don’t try me.
If it’s me, God protects me
Don’t try me.
If it’s me, Heaven protects me.
Don’t try me.

The road is clear.
There is nothing blocking the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass

The road is clear.
There is nothing blocking the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.
The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just walk.

The road is clear.
There is nothing blocking the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just pass.

The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just walk.

The road is clear.
There is nothing blocking the road.
The road is clear
We just pass.

The road is clear.
Our Savior has opened the road.
The road is clear.
We just walk.

If God opens up the way
Nobody can close it.
If God opens up the way
Nobody can close it.

My sister, don’t lose trust
The road is clear.
Even if you lose someone
Don’t lose trust.
The road is clear.

My brother, don’t lost trust
The road is clear.
Even if you lose your riches
Don’t lose trust.
The road is clear.
The Savior/Creator has opened the way.

If it’s me, God protects me.
What about you?
The road is clear.
We can just pass.
Just pass.
The road is clear.
Just walk.
The road is clear.

Heaven is for those who accept.
Heaven are for those who are saved.

Satan you came to the wrong place.
You step in fire.
You step on a trap.

Yoo leng.
The road is clear.
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*These sub-titles are given as sub-titles in this video; transcribed as is except for complete words that were given in capital letters. Addition and corrections are welcome.

**The word "clanged" in the line "They clanged on me to bring me down" isn't correct English as "clanged" means "make or cause to make a clang"/"ring", "bong", "chime". Perhaps the making these sub-titles meant "They ganged up on me to bring me down".

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This pancocojams post presents information about cariso music in the Virgin Islands.

This post also showcases a 1957 YouTube sound file of the 1848 Virgin Isles cariso (folk song) "Clear De Road" that was recorded by Marie Richards.

The lyrics to that song that were provided as sub-titles are also included in this post.

The Addendum to this post presents a song list & audio clips of "Clear De Road" and other folk songs that were recorded by Marie Richards.

The content of this post is presented for historical and folkloric purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to the unknown composer/s of this song and thanks to Marie Richards for recording it. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to the publisher of this sound file on YouTube.
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INFORMATION ABOUT CARISO MUSIC IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_the_Virgin_Islands
..."The Virgin Islander cariso tradition is extinct in a true folk context, but remains an important symbol of Crucian culture, and is performed by folkloric ensembles for educational and holiday events. Carisos were still performed as late as the 1990s by several elderly singers, most famously Ethel McIntosh and Leona Watson. Though similar in some ways to quelbe, cariso is more African in its melodic style, frequent sustained syllables and traditional performance context, namely women singing in groups in call-and-response. Carisos, like quelbe, commemorate historical events, and spread news and opinions about important issues.[1] One particularly famous cariso dates to 1848, and documents the emancipation of the slaves; the first segment is the refrain, sung by a chorus, which is followed by a verse performed by a soloist singer:
Clear the road, all you clear the road, Clear the road, let the slave them pass, We a go for a-we freedom.
Hardship in the morning, suffering at night. No one ever help us, it is only Father Ryan. They bring we ya from Africa, that we bornin' land; Bring we ya in slavery, in the land of Santa Cruz.[5]”...
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Click https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cariso for information about cariso music in Trinidad. Here's the first sentence from that page: "Cariso is a kind of Trinidadian folk music, and an important ancestor of calypso music.”

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SHOWCASE SOUND FILE: Clear de Road - Marie Richards

Riddim Galore, Jul 3, 2013

Marie Richards, St. Croix, 1957
This cariso expresses the hardships of slavery and remembers the events that led to the proclamation of freedom on July 3,1848. Marie Richards (1890-1960), the performer of this song, was born on the island of St. Maarten and came to St. Croix as a young woman. Although she was not a cariso singer she sings this cariso song as she remembers it. The song demonstrates what must have been a characteristic element of cariso and clearly shows the African influence on this song style: the rhythm of the melody "floats" relatively freely while a strict meter is kept on the drum; only shortly before the end of the phrases do the accents of the singing and the drum beats coincide. This recording was made in 1957 by Raymond and Hazel Higdon, owners of the first radio station in St. Croix.

Song: Clear The Road
Artist: Marie Richards
Album: Zoop! Zoop! Zoop!

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LYRICS: CLEAR DE ROAD*
[1848 Virgin Island cariso]

Clear de road, ah yo’ clear de road
Clear de road let de slave pas, we a’ go fo’ ah’ we freedom.

Hardship in de mornin’, sufferin’ in de night
No one ever help us, it is only Father Ryan.
Dey bring we her from Africa, das we bornin land.
Bring we ya in slavery, in de land of Santa Cruz.

Clear de road, ah yo’ clear de road.
Clear de road let de slave pas, we a’ go fo’ ah’ we freedom.

We no want no bloodshed, not a drop of bloodshed.
What we want is freedom, oh gi’ ah’we freedom.
We no want no bloodshed, not a drop of bloodshed.
What we want is freedom, oh gi’ ah’we freedom.

Come leh ah’we go to town, leh we meet de Gen’ral
Gen’ral name is buddhoe, he gon’ gi’ we freedom.

Clear de road, ah yo’ clear de road
Clear de road let de slave pas, we a’ go fo’ ah’we freedom.

Governor von Scholten, da Governor von Scholten
Stretch he power till he crack, and he write down ah’we freedom

Clear de road, ah yo’ clear de road
Clear de road let de slave pas, we a’ go fo’ ah’ we freedom.
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*These lyrics are given as they were presented in the sub-titles in that YouTube video, except for verse formats.

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ADDENDUM- SONG LIST FOR ANOTHER RECORD ALBUM BY MARIE RICHARDS WITH ADDITIONAL TEXT FROM THAT PAGE*
From: https://stjohnhistoricalsociety.org/media/music/marie-richards-in-folklore-melodies/

Side A
MISS SUE
BOMBOOSHAY AND ROAST-a-time
THESE BEAUTIFUL VIRGIN ISLES
MOM GOOSE COME OUT OF YOUR HOLE-Poem
GET ON THE BEAT TO SUNSHINE STREET-Poem
KEEP AWAY FROM ROGER BRIDGE
STAND ON YOUR FEET AND FIGHT- Poem
THE STORY OF 1878-Poem

Side B
POT ON FIRE
POND BUSH CRAB
DON, TIE DA DONKEY DOWN DEH
DEFENDING MY DOLLAR
CRAB & RICE
MY ADVICE
BANG STUFFY SARAH
CLEAR THE ROAD

It is with great pleasure and pride that the Virgin Islands Music Company presents this album by Marie Richards.

From the Virgin Islands comes songs and melodies composed, played, and sung by Marie Richards, who through her untiring efforts to help her fellow man, as a nurse lost her sight. Even though she has been blind form many years, she wears a smile and is always willing to give a helping hand when she can.

Marie is often seen at charitable affairs dressed in her Carnival costume beating her drum or strumming her guiter and singing her folk songs which are so near to her heart. The songs are about the food the Virgin Islanders enjoy, places in the Islands, Carnival & History of the Islands.

“FOLKLORES MELODIES” for dancing, easy listening, or a valuable collectors album.
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The audio file that is available on that page are for side B of that album.

*Information about this album and a link to the album were given in the discussion thread for YouTube sound file that is embedded above.

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This pancocojams post showcases a sound file of Bunji Garlin's Trinidadian Soca song "Clear De Road".

The lyrics to this song are also included in this post.

The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Bunji Garlin for his musical legacy. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this sound file on YouTube.
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Bunji Garlin - Clear De Road (2nd Place 2009 International Power Soca Monarch Competition)

CanchozI, Jan 18, 2009

Conchaz Compilation - 2k9 Wi Blast Off

Bunji Garlin - Clear De Road (Soca 2009)

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LYRICS: CLEAR DE ROAD
(Bunji Garlin)

Clear De Road (2009). Lyrics
By Bunji Garlin
Bunji Garlin - Clear De Road - Lyrics

So clear de rooaddd, clear de road
Clear de rooaddd, clear de road
Clear de rooaddd, clear de road
Clear de rooaddd, clear de road!

Alright!
In Arima [It block]
Up in town [It block]
Down Sando [It block]
All around [It block]
In Mayaro [It block]
Rio Claro [It block]
In Paparo [It block]
Aha, watch it!

Doh tell me bout garbage
Doh tell me bout drain block
People wah tuh party, soon as
Yuh see de plane stop,
Gyal dem get deh costume and
Yuh face done paint up,
Now as ah leave de rain drop
De whole ah Port Of Spain drop
Wah happen if dis rain fall down
On Carnival Monday,
Somebody! Will look good till we
Carnival done deh!
Half ah dem gyal and dem done dress up
And lookin sexy!
You tell me if rain fall down Carnival
Finish doh vex me!

So clear de rooaddd, clear de road
Clear de rooaddd, clear de road
Clear de rooaddd, clear de road
Clear de rooaddd, clear de road!

Everybody!
On Federick Street [It block]
On ** Street [It block]
All up on Bagstreet [It block]
Down all by Prince Street [It block]
All down in Diego [It block]
Even Tobago [It block]
In Mova also [It block]
Alright, everybody tell yuh move it
Tell de big truck dem [move it]
Bring de tractors dem and [move it]
Bring de bucket dem and [move it]
Bring de fan and dem and [move it]
Brind de drum and dem and [move it]
Bring de boat and dem and [move it]
Bring de helpers dem and [move it]
Let's go! watch it!

Create de young ones rell case,
When deh get deh landslide
Maraval was hard work, tuh put
That garbage one side,
If I cyah drive in town, tuh see
Mass or hear meh ***
I coming in somehow, even if ah have
Tuh hang-glide,
So yuh better start makin some accomodation
Cauh de big band and dem done makin dem
Preparation,
Dem no de points and deh know de judgin
Location,
So clean up de blasted road and done
De *** nation!

So clear de rooaddd, clear de road
Clear de rooaddd, clear de road
Clear de rooaddd, clear de road
Clear de rooaddd, clear de road!

Everybody!
On Federick Street [It block]
On ** Street [It block]
All up on Bagstreet [It block]
Down all by Prince Street [It block]
All down in Diego [It block]
Even Tobago [It block]
In Mova also [It block]
Alright, everybody tell yuh move it
Tell de big truck dem [move it]
Bring de tractors dem and [move it]
Bring de bucket dem and [move it]
Bring de fan and dem and [move it]
Brind de drum and dem and [move it]
Bring de boat and dem and [move it]
Bring de helpers dem and [move it]
Let's go! watch it!

Carnival Monday, we in de sun
Yeah, yeah,
De water sprinkle, oh gosh! Den rivers
Come, oh lawwd!
When de waters rise up, tell dem we
Nuh run,
Everybody, jump, jump, jump! Tell somebody
Tuh come hey!
In Laventille [It block]
And JacobHill [It block]
In ** [It block]
Down Castlefield [It block]
In Comoto [It block]
Paloseco! [It block]
Siparia also [It block]
Catch ah wheel barrel .

So clear de rooaddd, clear de road
Clear de rooaddd, just clear de road
Clear de rooaddd, clear de road
So clear de rooaddd, clear de road!

Everybody tell living Arima [It block]
** River [It block]
On Penco Street [It block]
On ** Street [It block]
All down Bago! [It block]
Reverse who yuh tell so [It block]
All ah dem down so [It block]
Alright, alright, watch it!

***
Dem construction workers, deh doh
Know who tuh blame yet,
Contractors and formen, caught up
In de same ting,
And de political parties, jumpin in
De same fete,
Leh we take some weed and put it up
On ah smalll boat,
Tie it upon ah truck and pull it long
Like ah smalll boat,
*** in Port Of Spain where we must gloat!
Carnival 2009 lookin like a$$ **

Carnival Monday, we in de sun
Yeah, yeah,
De water sprinkle, oh gosh! Den rivers
Come, oh lawwd!
When de waters rise up, tell dem we
Nuh run,
Everybody, jump up, jump up, jump up!
Tell somebody tuh come
On ** Street [It block]
On Charlette Street[It block]
On Coffee Street [It block]
Siparo Street [It block]
Paranger down so[It block]
All round by Coudrow [It block]
Anywhey you go! [It block]
Please just let dem know.

Let's clear de rooaaaaaddd!
Clear de rooaddd! Hey!
Clear de rooaddd!
Just clear de rooaddd! Tell dem!

Open de road now
Clear out de road
open de park now
Move it tuh day!
Open de road now
Clear out de way
Everybody jump ah say!
Clear de rooaddd!

Source: https://www.islandlyrics.com/lyrics-bunji_garlin-clear_de_road_2009.htm
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This Soca song is about clearing a road of debris left by a hurricane so that the carnival parade can occur.

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This pancocojams post presents information about Benin, West African singer/songwriter Angélique Kidjo.

This post also showcases a video of Angélique Kidjo singing "La Vida Es Un Carnaval". Selected comments from that video's discussion thread are also included in this post.

The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owner/s.

Thanks to Angélique Kidjo for her musical legacy. Thanks to Tony Allen and all others who were associated with this video, and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to former President Barack Obama for featuring this song in his list of favorite songs from 2019.

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INFORMATION ABOUT ANGELIQUE KIDJO
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ang%C3%A9lique_Kidjo
..."Angélique Kidjo (born July 14, 1960), is a Beninese singer-songwriter, actress, and activist who is noted for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos. In 2007, Time magazine called her "Africa's premier diva".[4]

Her musical influences include the Afropop, Caribbean zouk, Congolese rumba, jazz, gospel, and Latin styles...

Kidjo is fluent in five languages: Fon, French, Yorùbá, Gen (Mina), and English.[6] She sings in all of them, and she also has her own personal language, which includes words that serve as song titles such as "Batonga". "Malaika" is a song sung in the Swahili language. Kidjo often uses Benin's traditional Zilin vocal technique and vocalese.

[...]

Early life
Kidjo was born in Ouidah, Benin.[7] Her father is from the Fon people of Ouidah and her mother from the Yoruba people. She grew up listening to Beninese traditional music, Fela Kuti, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, James Brown, Manu Dibango, Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder, Osibisa, and Santana. By the time she was six, Kidjo was performing with her mother's theatre troupe,[8] giving her an early appreciation for traditional music and dance.She started singing in her school band, Les Sphinx, and found success as a teenager with her adaptation of Miriam Makeba's "Les Trois Z", which played on national radio. She recorded the album Pretty with the Cameroonian producer Ekambi Brilliant and her brother Oscar. It featured the songs "Ninive", "Gbe Agossi" and a tribute to the singer Bella Bellow, one of her role models. The success of the album allowed her to tour all over West Africa. Continuing political conflicts in Benin prevented her from being an independent artist in her own country and led her to relocate to Paris in 1983."...

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE SONG "LA VIDA ES UN CARNAVAL"
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Vida_Es_Un_Carnaval
""La Vida Es Un Carnaval" (... English: "Life Is a Carnival") is a song performed by Cuban recording artist Celia Cruz. The song was written by Victor Daniel, produced by Isidro Infante, arranged by Isidro Infante and released as the lead single from Cruz's studio album Mi Vida Es Cantar (1998). The song won the award for Tropical Song of the Year at the 2003 Lo Nuestro Awards.[1]

It has become one of Cruz's most popular songs, leading to the song being covered by several artists, including salsa singers Victor Manuelle and La India among others."...
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Click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IibNqwndtCE&list=RDIibNqwndtCE&start_radio=1 for a video of Celia Cruz singing "La Vida Es Un Carnaval".

Also, click https://lyricstranslate.com/en/la-vida-es-un-carnaval-life-carnival-celia-cruz-life-carnival.html for the Spanish lyrics to "La Vida Es Un Carnaval" and its English translation.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO: Angélique Kidjo - La Vida Es Un Carnaval

Angelique Kidjo, Jun 6, 2019

La Vida Es Un Carnaval - Angelique Kidjo featuring Tony Allen
The video is directed by Chris Saunders
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Here's a Facebook message from about this video:
https://www.facebook.com/angeliquekidjo/videos/vb.16616192678/463698484437340/?type=2&theater
Angélique Kidjo, June 6, 2019 ·
"My new music video for “La Vida Es Un Carnaval” featuring the legendary Tony Allen is out now! We had so much fun shooting the video in Paris with the fantastic dancers, Cindy Emelie & Ashley Biscette! It is directed by South African Chris Sanders, choreographed by Gabonese Carmel Loanga, and Meshell Ndegeocello performed on the original recording! Thank you to Celia Cruz for the original inspiration!"

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
[with numbers added for referencing purposes only)

1. jemstarr, 2019
"Thank you for covering these Celia Cruz songs. You have done an amazing job fusing your African Sound with that of Celia’s Afro Cuban Beats. Your interpretations are very well executed and a joy to listen to. I’ve been a fan since 1992 when I discovered you on BET’s World Video Showcase. I’ve performed Chango, Oremi & Bahia in talent shows over the years and now to have you do Celia Cruz’s music can add to my list of songs. I’m forever a fan & sad I missed you when you recently came to San Antonio,TX. But know that I support your music and glad that I live in a time where music can bring us all together to celebrate life as well as culture."

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2. Roger Moore, 2019
"Muy buena interpretación de la canción de Celia Cruz. Es una canción que lleva un mensaje muy positivo"

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REPLY
3. Kevin Wilson, 2019
"Tú mensaje es bonito! Celia Cruz es reina y la mensaje de Celia Cruz es viviendo en todos generáciones!!"
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Here's the Google translate results for these two comments from Spanish to English:
Roger Moore:
"Very good interpretation of the song of Celia Cruz. It is a song that carries a very positive message"

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REPLY
Kevin Wilson:
"Your message is beautiful! Celia Cruz is queen and the message of Celia Cruz is living in all generations!"

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4. discobaby795, 2020
"Great rendition to one of the most emblematic songs of the Queen Of Salsa, Mrs. Celia Cruz. This is how an magnificent, honorable and respectful tribute is done. Great job!"

Lucievilin Barbosa
1 week ago
Who is here because of Obama?

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Ussai Bari
Ussai Bari
1 week ago
Meeee

hugues FONZAN
hugues FONZAN
3 days ago
Me
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Here are two article excerpts about how former United States President Obama "sent people to this video":
From https://www.stereogum.com/2068626/barack-obama-favorite-music-2019/news/" arack Obama Shares His Favorite Songs Of 2019" by Chris DeVille @chrisdeville | December 30, 2019 - 12:25 pm
"Near the end of his second presidential term, Barack Obama took on the role of curator, sharing lists of his favorite pop culture. Sometimes that took the form of summer music playlists or workout mixes, but more recently it’s mostly meant wrapping up year-end list season with his own contribution to the critical anointment ritual. The past two days Obama has shared lists of his favorite books and movies (with honorary mentions of TV shows Fleabag, Unbelievable, and Watchmen). And now he’s followed up his 2017 and 2018 song lists with one for 2019.

“From hip-hop to country to The Boss, here are my songs of the year,” Obama writes. “If you’re looking for something to keep you company on a long drive or help you turn up a workout, I hope there’s a track or two in here that does the trick.” The list comprises 35 songs and is sequenced into a playlist."...

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From https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bruce-springsteen-streams-double-obama-top-songs-2019-122825636.html"Bruce Springsteen song streams more than double after making Obama's 'Top Songs of 2019' list" by Zack Guzman, January 7, 2020
"Barack Obama is proving to be quite the musical influencer since his days in the White House.

The former president named 34 songs across a number of musical genres including rap, hip-hop, and salsa tracks to his “Top Songs of 2019” list in the final week of the year, and now new Nielsen data shared exclusively with Yahoo Finance shows every song on his list caught a streaming boost.

Even songs from well-established artists, like rock legend Bruce Springsteen’s “Hello Sunshine,” saw streams on premium and ad-supported platforms more than double after getting named to Obama’s list (The Boss’ track went from an average of 5,700 streams per day to more than 11,500.) Songs from less mainstream singers, like Angélique Kidjo’s cover of “La Vida Es Un Carnaval,” saw even larger boosts, with Kidjo’s track earning a 2700% jump in streams during the 48 hours after making the list."...

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This pancocojams post provides a list of first names for African American elementary school students (5-11 years) who participated in that school's winter holiday concert.*

The content of this post is provided for etymological purposes as a means of documenting some naming practices among African Americans.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to all those who participated in that program.
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*Number of students in this school: 463

Racial breakdown:

African American:60.3%
White:28.1%
Two or more races:6.3%

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FIRST NAMES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS
(This list includes students of Black/non-Black ancestry).

FEMALES

Aaliyah [2]
Adriana
A’Ivory
Alaya
Alexis
Alonna
Amelah
Amoni
Amyla
Anayla
Anya
Anedra
Aria
Ariyanna

Briaja
Brianna
Brooke

Davita

Eliana
Erianna
Erionna
Erin
Ewalee

Felesia
Frida

Hebah
Hunter

I’meryriah

Jaiya
J'da
Jailyn
Jamee
Jamiya
Jazmyn
Jazariah
Jon’Nai
Juanae

Kalimera
Katana
Kateria
Ke’Ari
Kwalee
Kya

La’Miah
Londyn
Laila

Maleah
Maliyah
McKenzie
Melainia

Niara
Niyla
Noelle
Nyla

Raynia

Saniya [3]
Selah
Shannon
Somaya
Suraya

Taylor

Zuri

MALES
Amir

Charles

Donte
Deondre

Jeremiah
Jonathan
Joshua
Josiah

Kayden
Keith
Lamar
Laquan

Major
Malcolm
Maxwell

Saheed
Sherron

Terron

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This pancocojams post presents information about singer, actress Aaliyah, and presents some article excerpts about the influence of the name "Aaliyah" on names ending in "iyah" that have been given to African American females since the early 2000s.

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INFORMATION ABOUT SINGER AALIYAH
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaliyah
Aaliyah Dana Haughton (/ɑːˈliːə/; January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) was an American singer, actress, and model. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Detroit, Michigan, she first gained recognition at the age of 10, when she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At the age of 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson's Blackground Records. Hankerson introduced her to R. Kelly, who became her mentor, as well as lead songwriter and producer of her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. The album sold 3 million copies in the United States and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After facing allegations of an illegal marriage with Kelly, Aaliyah ended her contract with Jive and signed with Atlantic Records.

Aaliyah worked with record producers Timbaland and Missy Elliott for her second album, One in a Million, which sold 3 million copies in the United States and more than 8 million copies worldwide. In 2000, Aaliyah appeared in her first film, Romeo Must Die. She contributed to the film's soundtrack, which spawned the single "Try Again". The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 solely on airplay, making Aaliyah the first artist in Billboard history to achieve this goal. "Try Again" also earned Aaliyah a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocalist. After completing Romeo Must Die, Aaliyah filmed her role in Queen of the Damned, and released her self-titled third and final studio album in 2001.

On August 25, 2001, Aaliyah and eight others were killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas after filming the music video for the single "Rock the Boat". The pilot, Luis Morales III, was unlicensed at the time of the accident and toxicology tests revealed that he had traces of cocaine and alcohol in his system. Aaliyah's family later filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Blackhawk International Airways, which was settled out of court. Aaliyah's music continued to achieve commercial success with several posthumous releases and has sold an estimated 24 to 32 million albums worldwide. She has been credited for helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop and hip hop,[1] earning her the nicknames the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop". Billboard lists her as the tenth most successful female R&B artist of the past 25 years, and the 27th most successful in history.

Early life
Aaliyah Dana Haughton was born on January 16, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York,[2] and was the younger child of Diane and Michael "Miguel" Haughton (1951–2012).[3] She was of African-American descent.[3][4][5] Her name has been described as a female version of the Arabic "Ali", but the original Jewish name "Aliya (Hebrew: אליה)" is derived from the Hebrew word "aliyah (Hebrew: עלייה)", meaning "highest, most exalted one, the best."[6][7]

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Aaliyah's mother was a vocalist, and her uncle, Barry Hankerson, was an entertainment lawyer who had been married to Gladys Knight.[10] As a child, Aaliyah traveled with Knight and worked with an agent in New York to audition for commercials and television programs, including Family Matters; she went on to appear on Star Search at the age of ten.[2] Aaliyah chose to begin auditioning. Her mother made the decision to drop her surname.[12][13] She auditioned for several record labels and at age 11 appeared in concerts alongside Knight.[10]”...

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From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaliyah_(album)
"Aaliyah is the self-titled third and final studio album by American R&B singer Aaliyah. It was released on July 7, 2001, by Blackground Records and Virgin Records America.

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Aaliyah received highly positive reviews from critics and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, but sold diminishingly afterwards. When Blackground and Virgin wanted a high charting single to increase the album's sales, Aaliyah shot a music video for the song "Rock the Boat" in the Bahamas, but died in a plane crash on a return flight to the United States on August 25. After her death, sales of the album skyrocketed and propelled it to number one on the Billboard 200. Aaliyah was released during a period of peak activity in contemporary R&B and, since its initial reception, has been cited by critics as one of the best R&B records of its time.”....

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EXCERPTS ABOUT SEVERAL NAMES ENDING IN IYAH
Excerpt #1
From http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Aaliyah
"Aaliyah... as a name for girls has its root in Hebrew, and the meaning of the name Aaliyah is "exalted, sublime". Aaliyah is an alternate spelling of Aliya (Hebrew): made popular by late singer Aaliyah.

ENDS WITH -yah

ASSOCIATED WITH exalted

Variations
VARIANTS Alliah, Aliye, Aliyah, Aliah, Alia, Aleigha, Aleeyah, Aleea, Aleah, Alea, Aaliya

OTHER FORM VIA ALIYA Allia

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Aaliyah was first listed in 1994 and reached its top rank of #36 in the U.S. in the year 2012, and is currently at #65. (2018 BIRTH STATISTICS)

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Aliyah (#160 IN RECENT RANKINGS), Aleah (#553), Alia (#659), Aliya (#915), Aliah (#1108), Aleigha (#1541), Alea and Aleeyah are the prominent variation forms of Aaliyah (#65) ranked in the Top 2000. These forms of Aaliyah were at the apex of their popularity in the year 2012 (USAGE OF 0.57%) and are somewhat less common today (USAGE 0.43%, 25% LESS). The more fashionable baby names among these are Alia, Aliah, Aleah, Aliyah and Aaliyah
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These references to birth statistics/name listings are from the United States Census.

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Excerpt #2:
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aliya
"Aaliyah (Arabic: علياء ‎) Aaliyah, Alia, or Aliyah is an Arabic feminine given name.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] It is the feminine of the name Ali, meaning "high" and "exalted"."

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Excerpt #3
From https://ohbabynames.com/all-baby-names/samiyah/
"Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Samiyah
Samiyah is an embellished spelling of Samiya (سامية), a female name of Arabic origin and equivalent to the masculine Sāmi meaning “elevated, sublime”. Although Samiya is a common name among Arabic speakers, in terms of the Western World (besides Arab immigrants) this is a name which has mainly been embraced within the African-American community, such as African-American poet Samiya Bashir. Not only that, but the “-iyah” name suffix has been going gangbusters ever since music fans were introduced to Aaliyah in the 1990s. Don’t believe us? Just consider the following names Samiyah joins on the U.S. charts today: Aaliyah, Amiyah, Aniyah, Jaliyah, Janiyah, Kaliyah, Laniyah, Maliyah, Mariyah, Saniyah, Taliyah, Taniyah, Zaniyah and Zariyah.

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Popularity
OF THE GIRL NAME SAMIYAH
Samiyah is very new to the American female naming charts making her debut in 2009. There’s not much to be said about Samiyah’s potential staying-power; it’s just too soon to determine. All of the “-iyah” names have a lovely sing-song, poetic quality. They are original, meaningful names that carry much significance to their name bearers. Samiyah in particular is an “exalted” name choice."

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Excerpt #4
From https://ohbabynames.com/all-baby-names/saniyah/
"Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Saniyah
Saniyah is an Americanized respelling of Saniyya (سنيّة) which means “brilliant, radiant” in Arabic. Female names with the “-iyah” suffix have become ϋber-popular in the United States, particularly within the African-American community. This was largely influenced by the talented singer and pop-star Aaliyah. Now we can find the following similar sounding names on the American charts: Aniyah, Maliyah, Amiyah, Janiyah, Jaliyah, Kaliyah, Taliyah, Zaniyah, Samiyah, Zariyah and Sariyah (and no, we’re not kidding). The “-iyah” craze may be a little overdone at this point, but we do love the “brilliant” etymology of Saniyya. We also love that it’s a Five in numerology – the number representing people with the most “radiant” of personalities. Apparently the name fits!

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Popularity
OF THE GIRL NAME SANIYAH
Saniyah has only been around since 2004 and pretty quickly leveled off in the middle of the charts around position #600. Now she’s turning backwards and losing usage, most likely because the “-iyah” names have become a little too trendy and overused. It’s hard to know where the name will go from here; it hasn’t been around long enough to determine its staying power. Still, how can you not like a name that means “resplendence”? Perhaps this one will shine on.”...

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Excerpt #5
From https://nameberry.com/babyname/Jaliyah
"Jaliyah Origin and Meaning
The name Jaliyah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.

While some sources say it's Arabic for lofty and others call it Hebrew, Jaliyah seems to be a variation of the popular Aliyah, which is a Hebrew word and name meaning "ascent." The Ja- beginning often connotes God, so the meaning might be God's ascent."...

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