Angola Music
Cape Verde (04/05)
The official language is Portuguese, but most Cape Verdeans also speak a Creole dialect--Crioulo--which is based on archaic Portuguese but influenced by African and European languages. Cape Verde has a rich tradition of Crioulo literature and music. ... [Read More]
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Windhoek sometimes seems like a sleepy little town, but it does have nightspots and entertainment features. The National Theatre of Namibia has a variety of presentations, from musical groups to film festivals to plays. Namibia boasts an amateur, but good symphony orchestra made up of members of the community, and an opera group that sponsors a handful of sold-out performances each year. The Warehouse Theatre is a popular venue for live jazz and other performances suitable to the small stage. There are also a small number of nightspots that feature dancing and live or recorded music. The College for the Arts features frequent recitals and offers inexpensive art and music lessons for both children and adults. A five screen movie theater shows recent U.S. movies (about 3 months after their U.S. release). There are numerous video rental outlets (PAL system) with good selections of VHS tapes; many rent DVD videodiscs and electronic game cartridges. Saturday mornings find most of Windhoek s ... [Read More]
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Stress-related symptoms are common in the American community. Culture shock, political uncertainties, and relatively limited recreational possibilities contribute to this. Prepare an active stress management program ahead of time. Bring books, music, indoor exercise equipment or aerobics videos, a few favorite items, and supplies needed for special hobbies. Be aware that smoking and excessive use of alcohol contribute to health problems. Employment for Spouses and DependentsLast Updated: 12/16/2003 2:20 PM ... [Read More]
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Talented writers, artists, sculptors, and musicians are in Mozambique. Many of their works depict political themes. Art objects are available from artists who sell door-to-door, at public markets, and in several established art galleries. There are many venues for late-night live music. Both the Mozambican Government and the French and Portuguese Cultural Centers frequently sponsor exhibitions of local artists and host concerts by local musicians. ... AISM offers a high-quality education similar to that found in private schools in the U.S. Portuguese, music, art, library, computers, and physical education enrich the curriculum. English fluency is required. AISM is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of College Schools. ... [Read More]
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Night Life. There are a few nightclubs available, but be prepared to spend lots of money, as drinks are very expensive. Music at the clubs ranges from European/American to Afro-Pop. ... The French Cultural Center. The FCC offers an active program of films, art exhibits, lectures, and live music and theatre. It publishes a monthly brochure listing its activities. Social Activities Among AmericansLast Updated: 6/13/2005 3:31 PMThe small American community is active and creative in organizing social events such as pool parties, volleyball games, river outings, and barbecues. Friday nights are usually spent at the newly remodeled Marine House. International ContactsLast Updated: 6/13/2005 3:31 PMEmployees may be of ... [Read More]
U. S. Embassy, Nigeria: Information Section - Nigeria and U.S. Are Allies in Struggle for Peace, Order, Prosperity (Nigerian president addresses Sullivan Summit Dinner)
The African spirit has already made America great. Your music, vitality and science ail point to an African heritage. ... [Read More]
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Without a doubt, it's the internationally recognized music of Cape Verde that holds center stage. Music underpins Cape Verdean life. There are several musical forms that have evolved over the last 500 years. Some are essentially European, some are African and many lie in between the two. Latin American and Brazilian rhythms and styles can also be recognized. For such a small country, the variety of music seems unending. Types of music range from the more traditional, Portuguese-influenced Morna, with its bittersweet, melancholy sound created from the interplay of guitars and violins, to the livelier Funana with its African roots and unique percussion based rhythms. Like the Funana, the Tabanka and Batuko contain powerful rhythms, simple harmonies and much repetition. Another principal form of traditional music is the popular Coladera, which is a fast, danceable music with singing that is influenced by Afro-American music. Music maki ... [Read More]
Press Releases – Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation
September 2002 U.S. Ambassador's Fund to Help Preserve Taarab Music (Tanzania) ... [Read More]
"It's Academic" Special Edition
The movie "The Sound of Music" was set in what homeland of Arnold Schwarzenegger? ... This year's event offered an international twist on the show hosting students from the Islamic Saudi Academy and the French International School, as well as students from three Washington-area high schools grouped as the "American Schools." Many of the questions selected included foreign subjects on sports, music, the movies, or politics. The contest pace was fast and the questions difficult. The American Schools team won by a close margin. ... [Read More]
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Luanda’s local radio stations broadcast on AM, FM, and SW. Programs concentrate on popular music and local news, with programs from 6 am until midnight daily. Shortwave broadcasts from Europe, North America, and Africa are the best source for international news and can be received without much difficulty. ... [Read More]
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