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      <title>Focus on Africa - 3 Things I Learned During Today&#39;s Presentations by Danielle Allard</title>
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         <title>Nikolas Guindon</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ethiopia:  More than 80 different ethic groups and a lot of different languages. They have a different style of dance which involves jitering the chest and shoulders... Looks painful. Eskista is their traditional dance, and the masinko is a Ethiopian violin they also have a washint flute that they use for mostly weddings and events.<br><br>Ghana: The Gome dace, Kpolongo and Adowa are traditional dances<br><br>Mali: Is located in west Africa close to les Cote D'ivoire. They have a lot of different interesting music instruments.  And also cool dances.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2019-11-29 19:07:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Josh Bajpai</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ethiopia:<br>- More than 80 different ethnic groups as well has a lot of different languages<br>- Eskista (Traditional dance)<br>-Masinko is an Ethiopian violin<br>Ghana<br>- 4 wars in 19th Century<br>-UK surrendered control<br>-Music during concerts and at funerals. <br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2019-11-29 19:07:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nat</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ethiopia:<br>-Ethiopian women wear traditional dresses called Kemis<br>-Orthodoc and Protestant music popular and sung in Amharic<br>-Masinko is a traditional string instrument<br><br>Ghana: <br>- The Gome dace, Kpolongo and Adowa are traditional dances<br><br>Mali:<br>-Main art form is music.<br>-Kora, a type of harp, is a traditional instrument made from gourds, typically calabash.<br>-Andrei Tarkovsky is a well known film maker.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2019-11-29 19:09:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Bill Tait</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ethiopia More than 80 different ethic groups<br><br>Flute is used at Weddings<br><br>Eskista Traditional Dance<br><br>Ghana <br>Dance Music Sport are huge in Ghana <br>Wars in 19th Century<br>Boarded, by Ivory coast Tonga<br><br>Mali<br>Main art form is Music<br><br>Sports are very Popular<br><br>Andrei Tarkovsky Film maker<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>e<br><br><br>.<br>. <br> </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2019-11-29 19:11:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Erin</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ethiopia<br>1. Ekista Is a traditional Ethiopian dance. <br>2. Masinko is a single stringed bowed lute, that is a traditional instrument in Ethiopia. <br>3.  The washing is a traditional end blown flute, it is used at wedding by Ethiopians<br><br>Ghana<br>1. Portuguese traders called it the Gold Coast because at the time they provided 10% of the world's gold. <br>2. Dance, Music, and Sport are very big in Ghana. <br>3. There are two distinct types of music in Ghana ethnic and traditional. Usually performed at concerts and funerals. <br><br>Mali<br>1. Mali's two main art forms are Music and dance. (Theatre isn't a big thing in Mali.)<br>2. Music is very diverse, many of the instruments are made from gourds. The kora which is a type of harp, is a prominent instrument in Mali.<br>3. Mali's literary tradition is passed down mainly by word of mouth. Amadou Hampate wrote down all these stories so that they wouldn't be lost. <br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2019-11-29 19:11:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Susy!</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ethiopia:<br>They have Mukash Fashion.<br>Eskista is traditional dance.<br>Masinko is a singel stringed instrument. Also there is a washint end blown flute. Negarit is a traditional drums.<br><br>Ghana:<br>Gome, Kpolongo and Adowa they are all dances.<br><br>Mail:<br>Many traditional Malian instrument includes the Kora.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2019-11-29 19:12:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jeremy</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ethiopia<br>1. 80 ethnic groups<br><br>2. Christian choirs<br><br>3. Washint, traditional  wooden flute, is used for weddings<br><br>Ghana<br>1. 4 wars in the 19th Century<br><br>2. Dance-Gome dance, the Kpolongo and the Adowa<br><br>3. Ghana National Anthem<br><br>Mali<br>1. Mali means "the place where the king lives"<br><br>2. In 1960, Mali became in independent country<br><br>3. Mali is 95% muslim<br><br>Leela Gilday<br><br>1. Folk singer/songwriter who was born and raised in Yellowknife<br><br>2. 5 albums<br><br>3. Juno Award Winner</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2019-11-29 19:12:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Rosie Posie</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ethiopia<br>1.<br>2.<br>3.<br><br>Ghana<br>1.<br>2.<br>3.<br><br>Mali<br>1.<br>2.<br>3.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2019-11-29 19:13:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Max</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Ethiopia:</strong><br>-Capital is called Addis Ababa, which means "New flower" in English.<br>-More then 80 different ethnic groups.<br>-  The Masico is a single stringed bowed lute. <br>-Washint, traditional wooden flute used for weddings and other events. <br><br><strong>Ghana:</strong><br>- Known for traditional dance, music and art<br>-in the 15th century war broke out and by the 1700 they gained control of the slave trade. <br>-4 wars in the 19th century <br>-Many dances within different tribes<br>-Football (or Soccer) is the most played sport. <br>-National anthem is sick af<br>-The damn British, man. <br>-Mami Wata sea deity. takes form of half human half snake. <br>-Makes plastic art out of waste <br><br><strong>Mali: <br></strong>-Independent African country. (The Place where the King Lives) .95% Muslim,  <br>-Martyrs day<br>-Basket ball and soccer are huge sports there. <br>-Music and dance are popular <br>-A Kora is a type of harp. <br>-Over 40 languages spoken, french is the main language. <br>-Kora players <br>-<em>Yeelen</em> is the most popular African films of all time. <br>-<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2019-11-29 19:13:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Amanda G</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ethiopia <br>80 ethnic groups <br>eskista traditional dance that uses extreme shoulder moves<br>masinko musical stringed instrument <br> christian choirs <br><br>Mali <br>land locked<br>Muslim country <br>literally means "the place where the king lives" <br>french ruled 1892 -- 1960<br>weddings are a big deal <br>rice and grains <br>40 languages <br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2019-11-29 19:13:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Mackenzie</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ethiopia<br>- the diplomatic capital of Africa <br>- there are over 80 ethnic groups <br>- "Eskista" is a traditional Ethiopian dance<br>- A masinko is a single-stringed bowed lute ("Ethiopian Violin")<br>- Orthodox and Protestant music is very popular <br><br>Ghana<br>- each tribe has their own traditional style of dance <br>- musical styles = traidtional and ethnic <br>- plastic art (turning waste into art) <br><br>Mali <br>- primary art form is music <br>- heavily influenced by Islamic traditions <br>- hosted the African Cup of Nations in 2002 <br>- a "kora" is a Malian instrument made from gourds (similar to a harp) <br>- stories and histories were memorized by heart and told to younger generations (oral traditions) <br><br><br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2019-11-29 19:16:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Monica Ethier</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ethiopia<br>- Predominantly Orthodox <br>- Eskista is the traditional Ethiopian dance (rolling &amp; bouncing shoulders)<br>- Masenqo - instrument<br><br>Ghana<br>- Gome dance, Kpolongo &amp; Adowa<br>- Mami Wata - sea deity half human half fish<br>- Fufu<br><br>Mali<br>- predominantly Muslim<br>- soccer is the main sport<br>- Music and dance are Mali's two most popular cultural activities<br>- Kora - instrument</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2019-11-29 19:16:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Connor</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ethiopia:<br>-more than 80 ethnic groups<br>-eskista is a traditional dance<br>-masinko is a traditional instrument<br><br>Ghana:<br>-Dances include Gome, Kpolongo, Adowa<br>-Most played sport is football (soccer)<br>-1960 it became a republic<br><br>MAli<br>-Population is mostly muslim<br>-located in west africa<br>-most popular sport is football (soccer), like Ghana</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2019-11-29 19:16:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Carty</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>-Ethiopia is home to more than 80 ethnic groups<br>-Eskista is super cool<br>-Masinko is an Ethiopian violin <br>- The washint sounds beautiful<br>-There are many different types of traditional dances in Ghana<br>-Ghana achieved independence in May 1956<br>-They make art out of plastic waste in Ghana<br>-40 languages are spoken in Mali<br>-</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2019-11-29 19:19:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Wonderful</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ethiopia <br>- Its a country located at the Horn of Africa.<br>-Its surrounding borders are Djibouti,Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Eritrea, Somalia<br><br>Ghana<br><strong>History<br></strong>-Ruled by a court where the Queen is more powerful and the King is hidden from the public and politically isolated.<br><br>Mami wata<br>-Mami is a sea deity that has existed in Africa for as long as African history can be relocated.<br><br>- She is highly feared and worshipped.<br>- She is thought to have the upper body of a human and the lower body of a fish, she can also take the form of half human and half snake. <br> <br>Mali<br>-Mail is an independent country whose population is mostly muslim.<br>-Located in west Africa <br>-Cuisine: Rice and millet are the staples of Malian cuisine, heavily based on cereal grains.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2019-11-29 19:21:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>David </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Ethiopia </strong><br>1-80 ethnic groups <br>2- Masinko <br>a single stringed instrument id never heard of before now.<br>3-Predominantly Orthodox <br>4-The Eskista an Ethiopian Folk dance <br>5-Ethiopian theater<br>6-Kara six stringed instrument<br>7-Negarit drum<br><br><strong>-Ghana<br></strong><em>History</em><strong><br></strong>1-formerly known as the  gold coast<strong><br></strong>2-Bordered by Ivory coast Tonga <br>3-Akanian people CE1200-1600<br>4-ruled by a monarch <br>5-traded gold salt nuts <br>6-4 wars in the 1800's fights between the English &amp; dutch <br>7-1949 convention Peoples Party <br>first majority African government <br>8- Dance<br>9-Crest Freedom&amp; Justice <br>10- the coup by the army &amp; poilce <br><br>11-Mami wata fish/snake goddess <br>Plastic art waste to wonders of human craftsmanship <br><br>12-Various indigenous cultures <br>13-cultural differences <br>The importance of family <br>14-Also football <br><br><strong>Mali <br></strong>Was one end of the Trans Saharan trade route<br>-95% Muslim,<br><em>Cuisine </em><br>Rice &amp; Millet heavy in cereal Grains <br>Spinach <br>- major sports in the nation are  basketball and football <br><br><em>-Music</em><br>-there are Variety of musical styles including poly-rhythms,playing in two time signatures simultaneously.<br><em>Indie rock <br>Hip hop <br>Traditional </em><br><br>-<em>Literature <br></em><br>Staring as an oral traditions with Elders reciting  songs and stories by heart.<br>Amadou Hampate wrote many of these stories down to perverse them from loss in  Ruthless &amp; Vast Sea that is time .<br><strong><br> <br></strong><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2019-11-29 19:24:34 UTC</pubDate>
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