Draws parallels between traditional West African music and dance and present-day black marching bands. Traces the history of marching bands back to their African origins; then through Turkey, Europe, and the United States. Current-day ...See moreDraws parallels between traditional West African music and dance and present-day black marching bands. Traces the history of marching bands back to their African origins; then through Turkey, Europe, and the United States. Current-day focus on the Florida A and M marching band and New Orleans street bands. Written by
Samb Hicks
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