Welcome to www.dancesrootsonline.com and www.theguestdj.com - source of research information on World Traditions, Rituals and Rites, Roots, Cultures, Historical and Religious links to World Music and Global Dances for the future!!!         -         TheGuestDj.com is a 24/7 (One Hour Rotation Guest Dj) Online Radio Show featuring World Music Genre/Hosted Talks and Sponsored Community Advertising!!!!! A First For Fashion Music History of Dances Entertainment Education Roots Culture Traditions Religion Short-Documentaries Film Productions TV Podmercial Clips and Journalism Services.!!!         -        All web Browsers & Search Engines "Theguestdj.com does not knowingly transmit Malware or Viruses to Its'content uses!! The site does push preconfigured media players plugins/codecs such as Ogg,M3u,Xspf configs files to assist users setup streaming media devices and enhance their listening pleasure!!!! Many Thanks!!! Editor/Producer.         -         Dancesrootsonline advocates a WORLD DAY marking the events of "FORCED SLAVERY & ABOLITION OF THE CRUEL ACT!!"         -         Dancesrootsonline encourages descendants of the Diaspora, African - Asian- Latin - Caribbean Fusion to promote unity by tracing their Ancestry and naming "Future Generations With Names From The Diaspora Religions!!" Africa And The Caribbean Empire Need "Younger Leaders To Govern Their Countries" It's Time To Remove The Age Old Adage Of "Respecting Our Elders In Politics" Especially The Corrupted Political Elders - True Elders Lead From Behind. For Better Governance, Speedy Development, Accountability, Altruism, True Morality and Selfless Services- The "Future Generation" Need To Be Empowered. It's time to" Build The Continent Providing Modern Homes And Infrastructures For Our Children(s) To Return To In The Future".         -         The Continent Of Africa(or United States of Africa) Now Needs - Its Own Permanent Seat On The Security Council To Facilitate Meaningful Contributions To World Affairs!!         -         Majority of the "Federation" of Nigeria's wealth emanates from the Niger (DELTA ) State. Logically, this warrants acknowledgement, praise and recognition of the State's contribution - with the title of "Nigeria's Financial Capital" alongside the "Commercial Capital" and the "Federal Capital" existing currently. The "Financial Capital" should be analogous to the current role TEXAS (USA), plays in boosting United States GDP. Time to wake up Sirs!! Nigeria may need a woman (compassionate) president for progression!!!!"!!         -         Havana Cuba - is the resting place for what we truly know and term SALSA!!!        -         For us to talk about Cuban Music that has transcended into SALSA - which is non other than the fusion of different Caribbean Rhythms, inclusive - Son, Guaracha, Mambo and Cha-Cha-Cha. We need to revisit history and the root of this music. This started centuries ago when Cuban natives created a form of celebrations called Arreitos, at these celebrations couples - men and women would gather round and danced to the rhythms of the drums which later transformed into choreographed routines and dances styles in Cuba. During the same period "The Spanish immigrants" came over after bringing black Slaves from Africa. Note, slaves came especially from Nigeria - bringing the "Yoruba Lucumi" heritage and religion, where they used the "Bata and Tamba" drums to worship their gods (Obatala and Shongo). At the same time another sets of slaves were also brought in from Congo - bringing with them their own religion namely the "Conga" religion - the fusion of these two cultures from Africa melted into one when every "January 6th" The "Spaniard Masters" would offer a day of Freedom to all slaves so they could dance and enjoy themselves. Conga was a demonstration dance used to (by this group of people subjected to slavery) - bringing a strong feeling and spirit of joy for that day of freedom. Rumba - is the symbol of men and women facing life - it is the Almighty strength of human being may hold within, there lies the roots of Cuban music. They break in with Congas and finish with Rumbas; the Rumbas are sub-divided into Gua-guanco Yambu y Columbia - where only men dance Columbia. Then we find Cha-Cha-Cha and at the same time, the "Danzon" evolves in other regions of Cuba - which takes its roots from the "Spanish Contra-Danza", The Cuban Son emerges - this being the most traditional and genuine dance -because its movement reflect the male-female confrontation and without a words, they express their love for each other . From there we jump to Cha-Cha-Cha which took over the whole Island, Then comes Mambo - this grew strongly in Mexico (But it remains profoundly Cuban) Then Mambo gave way to what is now called "Rueda de Casino" At the same time people started mixing Cha-Cha-Cha, Son, Mambo, Rumba and everything melted into that "Big Rueda de Casino" A transgression of music styles starts to take place. At that time "nobody could really explain what was happening to Cuban music - due to the fusion of different dances styles and Songs) - at this point what happened next - what that Groups in New York, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and other Latin countries incorporate to their strength and rhythms all that Cuban music - they rescue it and then took it to a higher tempo with a definite and more dynamic Caribbean beat, making it stronger. Then giving it back to the world this led to many of the "tradition, names and formalities hen became broken and lost and only one word presently remains - Salsa (which roots rest in Cuba)!!!!         -         Origin of Lambada The history of Lambada is quite a difficult one, for it depends on where you are hearing it or reading it. Some sources say that Lambada began in Bolivia, but according to the 'Rough guide to the world music August 2000 edition) the no1 hit song had originated in Bolivia and was the copyright of an Andean group called K'jarkas. As for the origins of the Lambada as a dance, apparently Lambada is derived from the forro, or the Carimbo' - depending on which source one reads the information from. It is clear however that the Lambada's origins will always be shrouded in mystery. But the Carimbo is almost certainly without doubt the precedent of the Lambada. The Carimbo derives its name from the large drum which is of African Origin, and about a meter high. The heavy percussion sound is characteristic of the Carimbo and it has a been popular in the north of Brazil since the 1500s. Musical influences from further north - the Caribbean and the Antilles had clearly changed the Carimbo's style during the 20th century. From being a dance where the man and woman stayed apart t, evolved, so they danced together to a two beat rhythm, and this is the point where the Lambada dance itself began somewhere around the early eighties. The story is that a well known singer called 'Pinduca' popularized this development of the Carimbo, and that he might be the 'father' of Lambada music wise, the Lambada music is quite likely to have begun in 'Belem, Northern Brazil' during the 1970s, as a result of a strong influence from Salsa, Merengue and Reggae music heard from the Guyanese and French Guldnan Radio The mix of the music and the new version of Carimbo traveled South picking up influences from the 'forro' and the 'Maxixe' in Salvador, Brazil's most musically creative city and it subsequently was adopted by the people of 'Porto Seguro, Bahia, and the new dance thrived during the main tourists season, contributing to the local economy.         -        Being a summer season phenomenon, Lambada would have disappeared like a lot of the other dances, such as the 'Fricote' and the 'Ti-Ti-Ti - if it had not been for the French musical mogul. Jean Karakos and filmmaker Oliver Lorsac's visit to Bahia in 1988. They were searching for new forms of music and took the Lambada back to Europe. A new band (formed from another French group, called Toure Kunda) was called Kaoma and it made Lambada the number one hit worldwide.(about 5 million singles of the no1 hit were bought and it was the best selling singles ever for CBS's European business) Being an extremely successful sound, competition was strong and the 'Rough Guide' to the world music relates the story which goes that the Belem musician tried to regain the upper hand by putting out tracks labeled 'The Original Lambada' but it was too late for the Bahamans had captured the worlds demand for the Lambada music following the success of Kaoma. The Lambada, as it originated was danced with the steps from side- to-side, but the lack of skilled dancers for the film and promotions and the pressure for dance classes meant that a lot of people improvised the Lambada in various ways, the most well known being the switch from the side step, to the front-to back steps as well as influences from Jive Salsa, Merengue, rock etc. The Dance Lambada craze lasted only a few months from the second half of 1989, following the no1 hit 'Lambada' to the summer of 1990 in the USA the craze was even shorter. According to some newspaper reports, the Lambada craze passed before it had even started in the States. There was enormous media overkill and the Hollywood. The forbidden dance - was critiqued by the Archbishop of Monsignor Prospero Penados del Barrio, Archbishop of Guatemala called for the ban on Lambada films because they 'might incite young people to sin' (though he concurred that the music wasn't too bad) Having recovered from the somewhat embarrassing phase, it is now danced more with an emphasis upon its artistic abilities, any hopeful commercial aspiration having long receded. Its maturity has thus enabled it to avoid the fate of so many other dance craze. 'Lambada 'refer to the Portuguese verb, meaning to 'Whip or flog', so the term describes the rhythm and style of the dance.( Some describe it as being from the Brazilian verb 'lambar' meaning heavy necking) As well as being derived from the Carimbo, the acrobatic movement of forro(foh-ho) was an influence. The Lambada can be a difficult dance to learn mainly because of the drops and other complex movements. The music used in Lambada varies from African rhythms, Afro-Brazilian, Arabic, and Bahia music, to pop. Certainly anything can be used for Lambada as long as that distinct 3/4 rhythm in the music exists. The Lambada can be found in quite a few countries around the world - including Argentina, Australia, England, Israel, France, Germany, Japan, Mallorca, and Martinique and in Spain!!         -         Rumba was brought to Cuba by the slaves. The Cuban Rumba is very different than what one would see in a Ballroom Dancing competition. The dance is highly energetic and was derived directly from the dancing of Africans. Some of the moves are so suggestive and frank, that the dance was often considered unacceptable in the countries where they were performed, The Cuban rumba is highly POLYRHYTMIC and it takes 3 forms as follows:- The first known as Yambu is a slower and elegant form of dance, imitating the movement of old people combined with the basics steps of the Rumba Guaguanco is a very flirtatious dance that represents a seduction attempt on the part of the male, with the female standing resistant to the man's charms. In order to achieve sexual gratification, he must impress his female partner, It is a dance of skill and chase between man and woman, usually bringing dancers close together. There is much what one might deem "inappropriate" body contact when the couples connect, and many moves indicate various sexual positions with the male clearly dominant. The dancers are mostly apart, and utilize a significant amount of floor space while performing very different moves far apart from each other. Columbia is fast and athletic, mainly (but not always ) performed by the men. It incorporates a lot of the same movements from Guaguanco and Yoruba dances (the dances of the Orishas), it can also bring some acrobatic moves or any representation of other types of dance ( in short moments ) mixing it with the authentic steps of Rumba in order to show great skills on the dance floor. The Columbia is extremely and extremely competitive, only one person dances at a time so the audience can see clearly who brings the best to the dance floor. No man will step inside the circle without asking permission to dance as a way of showing respect and bringing attention to his show.         -         Mambo originated in Cuba and attributed to Perez Prado who introduced it at Tropicana night-club in Havana, it used rhythms derived from Afrocuban music. The Mambo was originally played as any Rumba, it may be described as a riff or a Rumba with a break or emphasis on 2 and 4 in 4/4 time. Native Cubans or musicians would break on any beat. The Cuban Perez Prado moved his music to Mexico, and then New York City, along the way, his style became increasingly homogenized in order to appeal to mainstream American listeners and it remained popular throughout the United States and Cuba until the 1960s. Mambo is at the roots of the Salsa dance. It is danced with a lot of afrocuban hip motions, very relaxed knees and extremely grounded movements. Some of the Ballroom Mambo dancers have influenced this dance with many foreign movements, taking it far away from its roots, but when it is well executed, is considered to be one of the most difficult styles of dances.         -         Cha Cha Cha was created in Cuba in 1954 by a Cuban violinist called Enrique Jorrin. According to Jorrin, the sound made by the shoes of the dancers on the floor sounded like "cha-cha-cha", while they tried to follow the new rhythm that, at the beginning, was simply called "mambo-rumba". In the slow Mambo tempo, there was a distinct sound in the music that people began dancing to, calling the step the "Triple" Mambo. In early days, this dance and its music were both known as "triple mambo" or "mambo with guiro rhythm". The cha-cha part of the rhythm is a series of small gliding steps that barely touch the floor. A huge variety of fancy footwork can be added to the dance, imitating the execution of the real Cuban rumba .The cha-cha includes a lot of hip movements. The pelvis is held in one position and left free for this motion. Cha Cha is considered to be an offshoot of the Mambo!!!         -         www.dancesrootsonline.com aims to acquaint you with "The concept of a single "Yoruba" people and its baptism with the Hausa term for the inhabitants of Oyo was largely the work of liberated captives and their children returning from Sierra Leone, particularly as Protestant missionaries. The terms by which the descendants of Yoruba-speakers are known today in the New World - "Nago" in Brazil, "Nago" in Haiti and Jamaica, "Lucumi" in Cuba, "Aku" in Sierra Leone, and "Yoruba" in Trinidad - emerged as meaningful categories in the context of enslavement and exile 5. The "Yorubas" can in this sense be seen as a product of displacement and dispersion!!!               Welcome to www.dancesrootsonline.com - source of research information on World Traditions, Rituals and Rites, Roots, Cultures, Historical and Religious links to World Music and Global Dances for the future!!!         -         Dancesrootsonline advocates a WORLD DAY marking the events of "FORCED SLAVERY & ABOLITION OF THE CRUEL ACT!!"         -         Dancesrootsonline encourages descendants of the Diaspora, African - Asian- Latin - Caribbean Fusion to promote unity by tracing their Ancestry and naming "Future Generations With Names From The Diaspora Religions!!" Africa And The Caribbean Empire Need "Younger Leaders To Govern Their Countries" It's Time To Remove The Age Old Adage Of "Respecting Our Elders In Politics" Especially The Corrupted Political Elders - True Elders Lead From Behind. For Better Governance, Speedy Development, Accountability, Altruism, True Morality and Selfless Services- The "Future Generation" Need To Be Empowered. It's time to" Build The Continent Providing Modern Homes And Infrastructures For Our Children(s) To Return To In The Future".         -         The Continent Of Africa(or United States of Africa) Now Needs - Its Own Permanent Seat On The Security Council To Facilitate Meaningful Contributions To World Affairs!!         -         Majority of the "Federation" of Nigeria's wealth emanates from the Niger (DELTA ) State. Logically, this warrants acknowledgement, praise and recognition of the State's contribution - with the title of "Nigeria's Financial Capital" alongside the "Commercial Capital" and the "Federal Capital" existing currently. The "Financial Capital" should be analogous to the current role TEXAS (USA), plays in boosting United States GDP. Time to wake up Sirs!! Nigeria may need a woman (compassionate) president for progression!!!!"!!         -         Havana Cuba - is the resting place for what we truly know and term SALSA!!!        -         For us to talk about Cuban Music that has transcended into SALSA - which is non other than the fusion of different Caribbean Rhythms, inclusive - Son, Guaracha, Mambo and Cha-Cha-Cha. We need to revisit history and the root of this music. This started centuries ago when Cuban natives created a form of celebrations called Arreitos, at these celebrations couples - men and women would gather round and danced to the rhythms of the drums which later transformed into choreographed routines and dances styles in Cuba. During the same period "The Spanish immigrants" came over after bringing black Slaves from Africa. Note, slaves came especially from Nigeria - bringing the "Yoruba Lucumi" heritage and religion, where they used the "Bata and Tamba" drums to worship their gods (Obatala and Shongo). At the same time another sets of slaves were also brought in from Congo - bringing with them their own religion namely the "Conga" religion - the fusion of these two cultures from Africa melted into one when every "January 6th" The "Spaniard Masters" would offer a day of Freedom to all slaves so they could dance and enjoy themselves. Conga was a demonstration dance used to (by this group of people subjected to slavery) - bringing a strong feeling and spirit of joy for that day of freedom. Rumba - is the symbol of men and women facing life - it is the Almighty strength of human being may hold within, there lies the roots of Cuban music. They break in with Congas and finish with Rumbas; the Rumbas are sub-divided into Gua-guanco Yambu y Columbia - where only men dance Columbia. Then we find Cha-Cha-Cha and at the same time, the "Danzon" evolves in other regions of Cuba - which takes its roots from the "Spanish Contra-Danza", The Cuban Son emerges - this being the most traditional and genuine dance -because its movement reflect the male-female confrontation and without a words, they express their love for each other . From there we jump to Cha-Cha-Cha which took over the whole Island, Then comes Mambo - this grew strongly in Mexico (But it remains profoundly Cuban) Then Mambo gave way to what is now called "Rueda de Casino" At the same time people started mixing Cha-Cha-Cha, Son, Mambo, Rumba and everything melted into that "Big Rueda de Casino" A transgression of music styles starts to take place. At that time "nobody could really explain what was happening to Cuban music - due to the fusion of different dances styles and Songs) - at this point what happened next - what that Groups in New York, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and other Latin countries incorporate to their strength and rhythms all that Cuban music - they rescue it and then took it to a higher tempo with a definite and more dynamic Caribbean beat, making it stronger. Then giving it back to the world this led to many of the "tradition, names and formalities hen became broken and lost and only one word presently remains - Salsa (which roots rest in Cuba)!!!!         -         Origin of Lambada The history of Lambada is quite a difficult one, for it depends on where you are hearing it or reading it. Some sources say that Lambada began in Bolivia, but according to the 'Rough guide to the world music August 2000 edition) the no1 hit song had originated in Bolivia and was the copyright of an Andean group called K'jarkas. As for the origins of the Lambada as a dance, apparently Lambada is derived from the forro, or the Carimbo' - depending on which source one reads the information from. It is clear however that the Lambada's origins will always be shrouded in mystery. But the Carimbo is almost certainly without doubt the precedent of the Lambada. The Carimbo derives its name from the large drum which is of African Origin, and about a meter high. The heavy percussion sound is characteristic of the Carimbo and it has a been popular in the north of Brazil since the 1500s. Musical influences from further north - the Caribbean and the Antilles had clearly changed the Carimbo's style during the 20th century. From being a dance where the man and woman stayed apart t, evolved, so they danced together to a two beat rhythm, and this is the point where the Lambada dance itself began somewhere around the early eighties. The story is that a well known singer called 'Pinduca' popularized this development of the Carimbo, and that he might be the 'father' of Lambada music wr' of Lambada music wise, the Lambada music is quite likely to have begun in 'Belem, Northern Brazil' during the 1970s, as a result of a strong influence from Salsa, Merengue and Reggae music heard from the Guyanese and French Guldnan Radio The mix of the music and the new version of Carimbo traveled South picking up influences from the 'forro' and the 'Maxixe' in Salvador, Brazil's most musically creative city and it subsequently was adopted by the people of 'Porto Seguro, Bahia, and the new dance thrived during the main tourists season, contributing to the local economy.         -        Being a summer season phenomenon, Lambada would have disappeared like a lot of the other dances, such as the 'Fricote' and the 'Ti-Ti-Ti - if it had not been for the French musical mogul. Jean Karakos and filmmaker Oliver Lorsac's visit to Bahia in 1988. They were searching for new forms of music and took the Lambada back to Europe. A new band (formed from another French group, called Toure Kunda) was called Kaoma and it made Lambada the number one hit worldwide.(about 5 million singles of the no1 hit were bought and it was the best selling singles ever for CBS's European business) Being an extremely successful sound, competition was strong and the 'Rough Guide' to the world music relates the story which goes that the Belem musician tried to regain the upper hand by putting out tracks labeled 'The Original Lambada' but it was too late for the Bahamans had captured the worlds demand for the Lambada music following the success of Kaoma. The Lambada, as it originated was danced with the steps from side- to-side, but the lack of skilled dancers for the film and promotions and the pressure for dance classes meant that a lot of people improvised the Lambada in various ways, the most well known being the switch from the side step, to the front-to back steps as well as influences from Jive Salsa, Merengue, rock etc. The Dance Lambada craze lasted only a few months from the second half of 1989, following the no1 hit 'Lambada' to the summer of 1990 in the USA the craze was even shorter. According to some newspaper reports, the Lambada craze passed before it had even started in the States. There was enormous media overkill and the Hollywood. The forbidden dance - was critiqued by the Archbishop of Monsignor Prospero Penados del Barrio, Archbishop of Guatemala called for the ban on Lambada films because they 'might incite young people to sin' (though he concurred that the music wasn't too bad) Having recovered from the somewhat embarrassing phase, it is now danced more with an emphasis upon its artistic abilities, any hopeful commercial aspiration having long receded. Its maturity has thus enabled it to avoid the fate of so many other dance craze. 'Lambada 'refer to the Portuguese verb, meaning to 'Whip or flog', so the term describes the rhythm and style of the dance.( Some describe it as being from the Brazilian verb 'lambar' meaning heavy necking) As well as being derived from the Carimbo, the acrobatic movement of forro(foh-ho) was an influence. The Lambada can be a difficult dance to learn mainly because of the drops and other complex movements. The music used in Lambada varies from African rhythms, Afro-Brazilian, Arabic, and Bahia music, to pop. Certainly anything can be used for Lambada as long as that distinct 3/4 rhythm in the music exists. The Lambada can be found in quite a few countries around the world - including Argentina, Australia, England, Israel, France, Germany, Japan, Mallorca, and Martinique and in Spain!!         -         Rumba was brought to Cuba by the slaves. The Cuban Rumba is very different than what one would see in a Ballroom Dancing competition. The dance is highly energetic and was derived directly from the dancing of Africans. Some of the moves are so suggestive and frank, that the dance was often considered unacceptable in the countries where they were performed, The Cuban rumba is highly POLYRHYTMIC and it takes 3 forms as follows:- The first known as Yambu is a slower and elegant form of dance, imitating the movement of old people combined with the basics steps of the Rumba Guaguanco is a very flirtatious dance that represents a seduction attempt on the part of the male, with the female standing resistant to the man's charms. In order to achieve sexual gratification, he must impress his female partner, It is a dance of skill and chase between man and woman, usually bringing dancers close together. There is much what one might deem "inappropriate" body contact when the couples connect, and many moves indicate various sexual positions with the male clearly dominant. The dancers are mostly apart, and utilize a significant amount of floor space while performing very different moves far apart from each other. Columbia is fast and athletic, mainly (but not always ) performed by the men. It incorporates a lot of the same movements from Guaguanco and Yoruba dances (the dances of the Orishas), it can also bring some acrobatic moves or any representation of other types of dance ( in short moments ) mixing it with the authentic steps of Rumba in order to show great skills on the dance floor. The Columbia is extremely and extremely competitive, only one person dances at a time so the audience can see clearly who brings the best to the dance floor. No man will step inside the circle without asking permission to dance as a way of showing respect and bringing attention to his show.         -         Mambo originated in Cuba and attributed to Perez Prado who introduced it at Tropicana night-club in Havana, it used rhythms derived from Afrocuban music. The Mambo was originally played as any Rumba, it may be described as a riff or a Rumba with a break or emphasis on 2 and 4 in 4/4 time. Native Cubans or musicians would break on any beat. The Cuban Perez Prado moved his music to Mexico, and then New York City, along the way, his style became increasingly homogenized in order to appeal to mainstream American listeners and it remained popular throughout the United States and Cuba until the 1960s. Mambo is at the roots of the Salsa dance. It is danced with a lot of afrocuban hip motions, very relaxed knees and extremely grounded movements. Some of the Ballroom Mambo dancers have influenced this dance with many foreign movements, taking it far away from its roots, but when it is well executed, is considered to be one of the most difficult styles of dances.         -         Cha Cha Cha was created in Cuba in 1954 by a Cuban violinist called Enrique Jorrin. According to Jorrin, the sound made by the shoes of the dancers on the floor sounded like "cha-cha-cha", while they tried to follow the new rhythm that, at the beginning, was simply called "mambo-rumba". In the slow Mambo tempo, there was a distinct sound in the music that people began dancing to, calling the step the "Triple" Mambo. In early days, this dance and its music were both known as "triple mambo" or "mambo with guiro rhythm". The cha-cha part of the rhythm is a series of small gliding steps that barely touch the floor. A huge variety of fancy footwork can be added to the dance, imitating the execution of the real Cuban rumba .The cha-cha includes a lot of hip movements. The pelvis is held in one position and left free for this motion. Cha Cha is considered to be an offshoot of the Mambo!!!         -         www.dancesrootsonline.com and www.theguestdj.com aims to acquaint you with "The concept of a single "Yoruba" people and its baptism with the Hausa term for the inhabitants of Oyo was largely the work of liberated captives and their children returning from Sierra Leone, particularly as Protestant missionaries. The terms by which the descendants of Yoruba-speakers are known today in the New World - "Nago" in Brazil, "Nago" in Haiti and Jamaica, "Lucumi" in Cuba, "Aku" in Sierra Leone, and "Yoruba" in Trinidad - emerged as meaningful categories in the context of enslavement and exile 5. The "Yorubas" can in this sense be seen as a product of displacement and dispersion!!!               Welcome to www.dancesrootsonline.com - source of research information on World Traditions, Rituals and Rites, Roots, Cultures, Historical and Religious links to World Music and Global Dances for the future!!!         -         Dancesrootsonline advocates a WORLD DAY marking the events of "FORCED SLAVERY & ABOLITION OF THE CRUEL ACT!!"         -         Dancesrootsonline encourages descendants of the Diaspora, African - Asian- Latin - Caribbean Fusion to promote unity by tracing their Ancestry and naming "Future Generations With Names From The Diaspora Religions!!" Africa And The Caribbean Empire Need "Younger Leaders To Govern Their Countries" It's Time To Remove The Age Old Adage Of "Respecting Our Elders In Politics" Especially The Corrupted Political Elders - True Elders Lead From Behind. For Better Governance, Speedy Development, Accountability, Altruism, True Morality and Selfless Services- The "Future Generation" Need To Be Empowered. It's time to" Build The Continent Providing Modern Homes And Infrastructures For Our Children(s) To Return To In The Future".         -         The Continent Of Africa(or United States of Africa) Now Needs - Its Own Permanent Seat On The Security Council To Facilitate Meaningful Contributions To World Affairs!!         -         Majority of the "Federation" of Nigeria's wealth emanates from the Niger (DELTA ) State. Logically, this warrants acknowledgement, praise and recognition of the State's contribution - with the title of "Nigeria's Financial Capital" alongside the "Commercial Capital" and the "Federal Capital" existing currently. The "Financial Capital" should be analogous to the current role TEXAS (USA), plays in boosting United States GDP. Time to wake up Sirs!! Nigeria may need a woman (compassionate) president for progression!!!!"!!         -         Havana Cuba - is the resting place for what we truly know and term SALSA!!!        -         For us to talk about Cuban Music that has transcended into SALSA - which is non other than the fusion of different Caribbean Rhythms, inclusive - Son, Guaracha, Mambo and Cha-Cha-Cha. We need to revisit history and the root of this music. This started centuries ago when Cuban natives created a form of celebrations called Arreitos, at these celebrations couples - men and women would gather round and danced to the rhythms of the drums which later transformed into choreographed routines and dances styles in Cuba. During the same period "The Spanish immigrants" came over after bringing black Slaves from Africa. Note, slaves came especially from Nigeria - bringing the "Yoruba Lucumi" heritage and religion, where they used the "Bata and Tamba" drums to worship their gods (Obatala and Shongo). At the same time another sets of slaves were also brought in from Congo - bringing with them their own religion namely the "Conga" religion - the fusion of these two cultures from Africa melted into one when every "January 6th" The "Spaniard Masters" would offer a day of Freedom to all slaves so they could dance and enjoy themselves. Conga was a demonstration dance used to (by this group of people subjected to slavery) - bringing a strong feeling and spirit of joy for that day of freedom. Rumba - is the symbol of men and women facing life - it is the Almighty strength of human being may hold within, there lies the roots of Cuban music. They break in with Congas and finish with Rumbas; the Rumbas are sub-divided into Gua-guanco Yambu y Columbia - where only men dance Columbia. Then we find Cha-Cha-Cha and at the same time, the "Danzon" evolves in other regions of Cuba - which takes its roots from the "Spanish Contra-Danza", The Cuban Son emerges - this being the most traditional and genuine dance -because its movement reflect the male-female confrontation and without a words, they express their love for each other . From there we jump to Cha-Cha-Cha which took over the whole Island, Then comes Mambo - this grew strongly in Mexico (But it remains profoundly Cuban) Then Mambo gave way to what is now called "Rueda de Casino" At the same time people started mixing Cha-Cha-Cha, Son, Mambo, Rumba and everything melted into that "Big Rueda de Casino" A transgression of music styles starts to take place. At that time "nobody could really explain what was happening to Cuban music - due to the fusion of different dances styles and Songs) - at this point what happened next - what that Groups in New York, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and other Latin countries incorporate to their strength and rhythms all that Cuban music - they rescue it and then took it to a higher tempo with a definite and more dynamic Caribbean beat, making it stronger. Then giving it back to the world this led to many of the "tradition, names and formalities hen became broken and lost and only one word presently remains - Salsa (which roots rest in Cuba)!!!!         -         Origin of Lambada The history of Lambada is quite a difficult one, for it depends on where you are hearing it or reading it. Some sources say that Lambada began in Bolivia, but according to the 'Rough guide to the world music August 2000 edition) the no1 hit song had originated in Bolivia and was the copyright of an Andean group called K'jarkas. As for the origins of the Lambada as a dance, apparently Lambada is derived from the forro, or the Carimbo' - depending on which source one reads the information from. It is clear however that the Lambada's origins will always be shrouded in mystery. But the Carimbo is almost certainly without doubt the precedent of the Lambada. The Carimbo derives its name from the large drum which is of African Origin, and about a meter high. The heavy percussion sound is characteristic of the Carimbo and it has a been popular in the north of Brazil since the 1500s. Musical influences from further north - the Caribbean and the Antilles had clearly changed the Carimbo's style during the 20th century. From being a dance where the man and woman stayed apart t, evolved, so they danced together to a two beat rhythm, and this is the point where the Lambada dance itself began somewhere around the early eighties. The story is that a well known singer called 'Pinduca' popularized this development of the Carimbo, and that he might be the 'father' of Lambada music wise, the Lambada music is quite likely to have begun in 'Belem, Northern Brazil' during the 1970s, as a result of a strong influence from Salsa, Merengue and Reggae music heard from the Guyanese and French Guldnan Radio The mix of the music and the new version of Carimbo traveled South picking up influences from the 'forro' and the 'Maxixe' in Salvador, Brazil's most musically creative city and it subsequently was adopted by the people of 'Porto Seguro, Bahia, and the new dance thrived during the main tourists season, contributing to the local economy.         -        Being a summer season phenomenon, Lambada would have disappeared like a lot of the other dances, such as the 'Fricote' and the 'Ti-Ti-Ti - if it had not been for the French musical mogul. Jean Karakos and filmmaker Oliver Lorsac's visit to Bahia in 1988. They were searching for new forms of music and took the Lambada back to Europe. A new band (formed from another French group, called Toure Kunda) was called Kaoma and it made Lambada the number one hit worldwide.(about 5 million singles of the no1 hit were bought and it was the best selling singles ever for CBS's European business) Being an extremely successful sound, competition was strong and the 'Rough Guide' to the world music relates the story which goes that the Belem musician tried to regain the upper hand by putting out tracks labeled 'The Original Lambada' but it was too late for the Bahamans had captured the worlds demand for the Lambada music following the success of Kaoma. The Lambada, as it originated was danced with the steps from side- to-side, but the lack of skilled dancers for the film and promotions and the pressure for dance classes meant that a lot of people improvised the Lambada in various ways, the most well known being the switch from the side step, to the front-to back steps as well as influences from Jive Salsa, Merengue, rock etc. The Dance Lambada craze lasted only a few months from the second half of 1989, following the no1 hit 'Lambada' to the summer of 1990 in the USA the craze was even shorter. According to some newspaper reports, the Lambada craze passed before it had even started in the States. There was enormous media overkill and the Hollywood. The forbidden dance - was critiqued by the Archbishop of Monsignor Prospero Penados del Barrio, Archbishop of Guatemala called for the ban on Lambada films because they 'might incite young people to sin' (though he concurred that the music wasn't too bad) Having recovered from the somewhat embarrassing phase, it is now danced more with an emphasis upon its artistic abilities, any hopeful commercial aspiration having long receded. Its maturity has thus enabled it to avoid the fate of so many other dance craze. 'Lambada 'refer to the Portuguese verb, meaning to 'Whip or flog', so the term describes the rhythm and style of the dance.( Some describe it as being from the Brazilian verb 'lambar' meaning heavy necking) As well as being derived from the Carimbo, the acrobatic movement of forro(foh-ho) was an influence. The Lambada can be a difficult dance to learn mainly because of the drops and other complex movements. The music used in Lambada varies from African rhythms, Afro-Brazilian, Arabic, and Bahia music, to pop. Certainly anything can be used for Lambada as long as that distinct 3/4 rhythm in the music exists. The Lambada can be found in quite a few countries around the world - including Argentina, Australia, England, Israel, France, Germany, Japan, Mallorca, and Martinique and in Spain!!         -         Rumba was brought to Cuba by the slaves. The Cuban Rumba is very different than what one would see in a Ballroom Dancing competition. The dance is highly energetic and was derived directly from the dancing of Africans. Some of the moves are so suggestive and frank, that the dance was often considered unacceptable in the countries where they were performed, The Cuban rumba is highly POLYRHYTMIC and it takes 3 forms as follows:- The first known as Yambu is a slower and elegant form of dance, imitating the movement of old people combined with the basics steps of the Rumba Guaguanco is a very flirtatious dance that represents a seduction attempt on the part of the male, with the female standing resistant to the man's charms. In order to achieve sexual gratification, he must impress his female partner, It is a dance of skill and chase between man and woman, usually bringing dancers close together. There is much what one might deem "inappropriate" body contact when the couples connect, and many moves indicate various sexual positions with the male clearly dominant. The dancers are mostly apart, and utilize a significant amount of floor space while performing very different moves far apart from each other. Columbia is fast and athletic, mainly (but not always ) performed by the men. It incorporates a lot of the same movements from Guaguanco and Yoruba dances (the dances of the Orishas), it can also bring some acrobatic moves or any representation of other types of dance ( in short moments ) mixing it with the authentic steps of Rumba in order to show great skills on the dance floor. The Columbia is extremely and extremely competitive, only one person dances at a time so the audience can see clearly who brings the best to the dance floor. No man will step inside the circle without asking permission to dance as a way of showing respect and bringing attention to his show.         -         Mambo originated in Cuba and attributed to Perez Prado who introduced it at Tropicana night-club in Havana, it used rhythms derived from Afrocuban music. The Mambo was originally played as any Rumba, it may be described as a riff or a Rumba with a break or emphasis on 2 and 4 in 4/4 time. Native Cubans or musicians would break on any beat. The Cuban Perez Prado moved his music to Mexico, and then New York City, along the way, his style became increasingly homogenized in order to appeal to mainstream American listeners and it remained popular throughout the United States and Cuba until the 1960s. Mambo is at the roots of the Salsa dance. It is danced with a lot of afrocuban hip motions, very relaxed knees and extremely grounded movements. Some of the Ballroom Mambo dancers have influenced this dance with many foreign movements, taking it far away from its roots, but when it is well executed, is considered to be one of the most difficult styles of dances.         -         Cha Cha Cha was created in Cuba in 1954 by a Cuban violinist called Enrique Jorrin. According to Jorrin, the sound made by the shoes of the dancers on the floor sounded like "cha-cha-cha", while they tried to follow the new rhythm that, at the beginning, was simply called "mambo-rumba". In the slow Mambo tempo, there was a distinct sound in the music that people began dancing to, calling the step the "Triple" Mambo. In early days, this dance and its music were both known as "triple mambo" or "mambo with guiro rhythm". The cha-cha part of the rhythm is a series of small gliding steps that barely touch the floor. A huge variety of fancy footwork can be added to the dance, imitating the execution of the real Cuban rumba .The cha-cha includes a lot of hip movements. The pelvis is held in one position and left free for this motion. Cha Cha is considered to be an offshoot of the Mambo!!!         -         www.dancesrootsonline.com and www.theguestdj.com aims to acquaint you with "The concept of a single "Yoruba" people and its baptism with the Hausa term for the inhabitants of Oyo was largely the work of liberated captives and their children returning from Sierra Leone, particularly as Protestant missionaries. The terms by which the descendants of Yoruba-speakers are known today in the New World - "Nago" in Brazil, "Nago" in Haiti and Jamaica, "Lucumi" in Cuba, "Aku" in Sierra Leone, and "Yoruba" in Trinidad - emerged as meaningful categories in the context of enslavement and exile 5. The "Yorubas" can in this sense be seen as a product of displacement and dispersion!!!          Welcome to www.dancesrootsonline.com - source of research information on World Traditions, Rituals and Rites, Roots, Cultures, Historical and Religious links to World Music and Global Dances for the future!!!         -         Dancesrootsonline advocates a WORLD DAY marking the events of "FORCED SLAVERY & ABOLITION OF THE CRUEL ACT!!"         -         Dancesrootsonline encourages descendants of the Diaspora, African - Asian- Latin - Caribbean Fusion to promote unity by tracing their Ancestry and naming "Future Generations With Names From The Diaspora Religions!!" Africa And The Caribbean Empire Need "Younger Leaders To Govern Their Countries" It's Time To Remove The Age Old Adage Of "Respecting Our Elders In Politics" Especially The Corrupted Political Elders - True Elders Lead From Behind. For Better Governance, Speedy Development, Accountability, Altruism, True Morality and Selfless Services- The "Future Generation" Need To Be Empowered. It's time to" Build The Continent Providing Modern Homes And Infrastructures For Our Children(s) To Return To In The Future".         -         The Continent Of Africa(or United States of Africa) Now Needs - Its Own Permanent Seat On The Security Council To Facilitate Meaningful Contributions To World Affairs!!         -         Majority of the "Federation" of Nigeria's wealth emanates from the Niger (DELTA ) State. Logically, this warrants acknowledgement, praise and recognition of the State's contribution - with the title of "Nigeria's Financial Capital" alongside the "Commercial Capital" and the "Federal Capital" existing currently. The "Financial Capital" should be analogous to the current role TEXAS (USA), plays in boosting United States GDP. Time to wake up Sirs!! Nigeria may need a woman (compassionate) president for progression!!!!"!!         -         Havana Cuba - is the resting place for what we truly know and term SALSA!!!        -         For us to talk about Cuban Music that has transcended into SALSA - which is non other than the fusion of different Caribbean Rhythms, inclusive - Son, Guaracha, Mambo and Cha-Cha-Cha. We need to revisit history and the root of this music. This started centuries ago when Cuban natives created a form of celebrations called Arreitos, at these celebrations couples - men and women would gather round and danced to the rhythms of the drums which later transformed into choreographed routines and dances styles in Cuba. During the same period "The Spanish immigrants" came over after bringing black Slaves from Africa. Note, slaves came especially from Nigeria - bringing the "Yoruba Lucumi" heritage and religion, where they used the "Bata and Tamba" drums to worship their gods (Obatala and Shongo). At the same time another sets of slaves were also brought in from Congo - bringing with them their own religion namely the "Conga" religion - the fusion of these two cultures from Africa melted into one when every "January 6th" The "Spaniard Masters" would offer a day of Freedom to all slaves so they could dance and enjoy themselves. Conga was a demonstration dance used to (by this group of people subjected to slavery) - bringing a strong feeling and spirit of joy for that day of freedom. Rumba - is the symbol of men and women facing life - it is the Almighty strength of human being may hold within, there lies the roots of Cuban music. They break in with Congas and finish with Rumbas; the Rumbas are sub-divided into Gua-guanco Yambu y Columbia - where only men dance Columbia. Then we find Cha-Cha-Cha and at the same time, the "Danzon" evolves in other regions of Cuba - which takes its roots from the "Spanish Contra-Danza", The Cuban Son emerges - this being the most traditional and genuine dance -because its movement reflect the male-female confrontation and without a words, they express their love for each other . From there we jump to Cha-Cha-Cha which took over the whole Island, Then comes Mambo - this grew strongly in Mexico (But it remains profoundly Cuban) Then Mambo gave way to what is now called "Rueda de Casino" At the same time people started mixing Cha-Cha-Cha, Son, Mambo, Rumba and everything melted into that "Big Rueda de Casino" A transgression of music styles starts to take place. At that time "nobody could really explain what was happening to Cuban music - due to the fusion of different dances styles and Songs) - at this point what happened next - what that Groups in New York, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and other Latin countries incorporate to their strength and rhythms all that Cuban music - they rescue it and then took it to a higher tempo with a definite and more dynamic Caribbean beat, making it stronger. Then giving it back to the world this led to many of the "tradition, names and formalities hen became broken and lost and only one word presently remains - Salsa (which roots rest in Cuba)!!!!         -         Origin of Lambada The history of Lambada is quite a difficult one, for it depends on where you are hearing it or reading it. Some sources say that Lambada began in Bolivia, but according to the 'Rough guide to the world music August 2000 edition) the no1 hit song had originated in Bolivia and was the copyright of an Andean group called K'jarkas. As for the origins of the Lambada as a dance, apparently Lambada is derived from the forro, or the Carimbo' - depending on which source one reads the information from. It is clear however that the Lambada's origins will always be shrouded in mystery. But the Carimbo is almost certainly without doubt the precedent of the Lambada. The Carimbo derives its name from the large drum which is of African Origin, and about a meter high. The heavy percussion sound is characteristic of the Carimbo and it has a been popular in the north of Brazil since the 1500s. Musical influences from further north - the Caribbean and the Antilles had clearly changed the Carimbo's style during the 20th century. From being a dance where the man and woman stayed apart t, evolved, so they danced together to a two beat rhythm, and this is the point where the Lambada dance itself began somewhere around the early eighties. The story is that a well known singer called 'Pinduca' popularized this development of the Carimbo, and that he might be the 'father' of Lambada music wise, the Lambada music is quite likely to have begun in 'Belem, Northern Brazil' during the 1970s, as a result of a strong influence from Salsa, Merengue and Reggae music heard from the Guyanese and French Guldnan Radio The mix of the music and the new version of Carimbo traveled South picking up influences from the 'forro' and the 'Maxixe' in Salvador, Brazil's most musically creative city and it subsequently was adopted by the people of 'Porto Seguro, Bahia, and the new dance thrived during the main tourists season, contributing to the local economy.         -        Being a summer season phenomenon, Lambada would have disappeared like a lot of the other dances, such as the 'Fricote' and the 'Ti-Ti-Ti - if it had not been for the French musical mogul. Jean Karakos and filmmaker Oliver Lorsac's visit to Bahia in 1988. They were searching for new forms of music and took the Lambada back to Europe. A new band (formed from another French group, called Toure Kunda) was called Kaoma and it made Lambada the number one hit worldwide.(about 5 million singles of the no1 hit were bought and it was the best selling singles ever for CBS's European business) Being an extremely successful sound, competition was strong and the 'Rough Guide' to the world music relates the story which goes that the Belem musician tried to regain the upper hand by putting out tracks labeled 'The Original Lambada' but it was too late for the Bahamans had captured the worlds demand for the Lambada music following the success of Kaoma. The Lambada, as it originated was danced with the steps from side- to-side, but the lack of skilled dancers for the film and promotions and the pressure for dance classes meant that a lot of people improvised the Lambada in various ways, the most well known being the switch from the side step, to the front-to back steps as well as influences from Jive Salsa, Merengue, rock etc. The Dance Lambada craze lasted only a few months from the second half of 1989, following the no1 hit 'Lambada' to the summer of 1990 in the USA the craze was even shorter. According to some newspaper reports, the Lambada craze passed before it had even started in the States. There was enormous media overkill and the Hollywood. The forbidden dance - was critiqued by the Archbishop of Monsignor Prospero Penados del Barrio, Archbishop of Guatemala called for the ban on Lambada films because they 'might incite young people to sin' (though he concurred that the music wasn't too bad) Having recovered from the somewhat embarrassing phase, it is now danced more with an emphasis upon its artistic abilities, any hopeful commercial aspiration having long receded. Its maturity has thus enabled it to avoid the fate of so many other dance craze. 'Lambada 'refer to the Portuguese verb, meaning to 'Whip or flog', so the term describes the rhythm and style of the dance.( Some describe it as being from the Brazilian verb 'lambar' meaning heavy necking) As well as being derived from the Carimbo, the acrobatic movement of forro(foh-ho) was an influence. The Lambada can be a difficult dance to learn mainly because of the drops and other complex movements. The music used in Lambada varies from African rhythms, Afro-Brazilian, Arabic, and Bahia music, to pop. Certainly anything can be used for Lambada as long as that distinct 3/4 rhythm in the music exists. The Lambada can be found in quite a few countries around the world - including Argentina, Australia, England, Israel, France, Germany, Japan, Mallorca, and Martinique and in Spain!!         -         Rumba was brought to Cuba by the slaves. The Cuban Rumba is very different than what one would see in a Ballroom Dancing competition. The dance is highly energetic and was derived directly from the dancing of Africans. Some of the moves are so suggestive and frank, that the dance was often considered unacceptable in the countries where they were performed, The Cuban rumba is highly POLYRHYTMIC and it takes 3 forms as follows:- The first known as Yambu is a slower and elegant form of dance, imitating the movement of old people combined with the basics steps of the Rumba Guaguanco is a very flirtatious dance that represents a seduction attempt on the part of the male, with the female standing resistant to the man's charms. In order to achieve sexual gratification, he must impress his female partner, It is a dance of skill and chase between man and woman, usually bringing dancers close together. There is much what one might deem "inappropriate" body contact when the couples connect, and many moves indicate various sexual positions with the male clearly dominant. The dancers are mostly apart, and utilize a significant amount of floor space while performing very different moves far apart from each other. Columbia is fast and athletic, mainly (but not always ) performed by the men. It incorporates a lot of the same movements from Guaguanco and Yoruba dances (the dances of the Orishas), it can also bring some acrobatic moves or any representation of other types of dance ( in short moments ) mixing it with the authentic steps of Rumba in order to show great skills on the dance floor. The Columbia is extremely and extremely competitive, only one person dances at a time so the audience can see clearly who brings the best to the dance floor. No man will step inside the circle without asking permission to dance as a way of showing respect and bringing attention to his show.         -         Mambo originated in Cuba and attributed to Perez Prado who introduced it at Tropicana night-club in Havana, it used rhythms derived from Afrocuban music. The Mambo was originally played as any Rumba, it may be described as a riff or a Rumba with a break or emphasis on 2 and 4 in 4/4 time. Native Cubans or musicians would break on any beat. The Cuban Perez Prado moved his music to Mexico, and then New York City, along the way, his style became increasingly homogenized in order to appeal to mainstream American listeners and it remained popular throughout the United States and Cuba until the 1960s. Mambo is at the roots of the Salsa dance. It is danced with a lot of afrocuban hip motions, very relaxed knees and extremely grounded movements. Some of the Ballroom Mambo dancers have influenced this dance with many foreign movements, taking it far away from its roots, but when it is well executed, is considered to be one of the most difficult styles of dances.         -         Cha Cha Cha was created in Cuba in 1954 by a Cuban violinist called Enrique Jorrin. According to Jorrin, the sound made by the shoes of the dancers on the floor sounded like "cha-cha-cha", while they tried to follow the new rhythm that, at the beginning, was simply called "mambo-rumba". In the slow Mambo tempo, there was a distinct sound in the music that people began dancing to, calling the step the "Triple" Mambo. In early days, this dance and its music were both known as "triple mambo" or "mambo with guiro rhythm". The cha-cha part of the rhythm is a series of small gliding steps that barely touch the floor. A huge variety of fancy footwork can be added to the dance, imitating the execution of the real Cuban rumba .The cha-cha includes a lot of hip movements. The pelvis is held in one position and left free for this motion. Cha Cha is considered to be an offshoot of the Mambo!!!         -         www.dancesrootsonline.com aims to acquaint you with "The concept of a single "Yoruba" people and its baptism with the Hausa term for the inhabitants of Oyo was largely the work of liberated captives and their children returning from Sierra Leone, particularly as Protestant missionaries. The terms by which the descendants of Yoruba-speakers are known today in the New World - "Nago" in Brazil, "Nago" in Haiti and Jamaica, "Lucumi" in Cuba, "Aku" in Sierra Leone, and "Yoruba" in Trinidad - emerged as meaningful categories in the context of enslavement and exile 5. The "Yorubas" can in this sense be seen as a product of displacement and dispersion!!!         -         Dactism - A will to eradicate the black and diasporal race through capture obliterations, displacement , distortion of cultures, customs wealth and subliminal projected thoughts . Anti dactism is not woke but a call for suffrage respect and reparation that the humanity of the diasporians are recognised without prejudice ,scapegoating and xenophobic language or perceived attitudes! “ Adelina Dontoh and O.K.P Akinbode “