#African Fiesta

[yearningforunity]

May marks the celebration of Black Heritage Month, or “Fiesta de la Etnia Negra” in Panama. May 31 is known as Día de la Etnia Negra Nacional (National Black Heritage Day). The month celebrates the arrival of Africans and Antilleans to Panama and their impact on Panamanian culture.

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1978

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Ramadan Fiesta

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Be Ngon Ya Nnam Ewondo - Olinga Gaston (Ngon Engap / Be Ngon Ya Nnam Ewondo, 1977)

[workingclasshistory]

On this day, 29 April 1992, following the acquittal of the police officers caught on film brutally beating Rodney King, an unarmed Black motorist, riots erupted across Los Angeles in the biggest urban revolt since the 1960s. Public anger exploded after the acquittal, which was the last in a long line of egregious, brutal, and racist practices by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Officers would openly use racial slurs over police radios, and would terrorise residents of Black and Latine neighbourhoods. Newsweek reported that the rebellion was multiracial: "Hispanics and even some whites — men, women and children — mingled with African-Americans. The mob's primary lust appeared to be for property, not blood. In a fiesta mood, looters grabbed for expensive consumer goods that had suddenly become 'free'. Better-off Black as well as white and Asian-American business people all got burned." There was widespread expropriation of goods, which many participants felt was justified. One former gang member named Will told the International Herald Tribune: "A lot of people feel that it's reparations. It's what already belongs to us." LAPD, federal law enforcement personnel, National Guard and US Army troops were brought in to suppress the rebellion. By the time it was over, more than 60 people had been killed, 10 of them by law-enforcement, and property damage was estimated at over $1 billion. Pic by Kirk McCoy More information and sources: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/10072/la-riots https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=617216637118222&set=a.602588028581083&type=3

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Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa (1972) Manu Dibango from: "Hymne de la 8e Coupe d'Afrique des Nations" / "Soul Makossa" (Single) "Soul Makossa" (LP)

African | World Music | Makossa | Jazz Funk

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Personnel: Manu Dibango: Vocals / Saxophone Manu Rodanet: Electric Guitar Pierre Zogo: Acoustic Guitar Georges Arvanitas: Piano Patrice Galas: Piano Freddy Mars: Percussion Manfred Long: Bass Guitar Joby Jobs: Drums

Arranged by Manu Dibango

"Soul Makossa", the most sampled African track of all time.

Recorded: @ The Decca Studios (AKA Studio Sofrason) in Paris, France 1971

Released: 1972 African Records (France) Fiesta Records (France) Atlantic Records (US) London Records (UK/Canada)

[mirrorbuns]

Hora del Fandango! Una de las fiestas que duran toda la noche y Florita está más que lista! El hermoso vestido que usa Florita proviene del norte del estado de Guerrero y es el resultado de una increíble combinación de influencias, desde etnias prehispánicas hasta africanas. Su conjunto consiste en una blusa blanca de algodón con mangas largas, ajustada en la cintura con un holán decorado con encaje de bolillo. El cuello es redondo y también lleva encaje. La falda es amplia, llega hasta los tobillos, y está confeccionada con tela estampada de flores pequeñas, además de tener un holán grande. El atuendo se completa con un rebozo y accesorios de oro. Quién más se une a la fiesta?

Fandango Time! One of the all-night parties and Florita is more than ready! The beautiful dress that Florita wears comes from the north of the state of Guerrero and is the result of an incredible combination of influences, from pre-Hispanic to African ethnicities. Her outfit consists of a white cotton blouse with long sleeves, fitted at the waist with a ruffle decorated with bobbin lace. The neck is round and also has lace. The skirt is wide, reaching to the ankles, and is made of fabric printed with small flowers, as well as having a large ruffle. The outfit is completed with a shawl and gold accessories. Who else is joining the party?

[vintagelasvegas]

The Reserve Hotel and Casino, Henderson, 1998

The hotel-casino’s theme, designed by Henry Conversano, revolved around the concept of a fictional adventurer named Congo Jack, who had crashed his airplane in an African jungle, and was nursed back to health by Monsoon Mary. During The Reserve’s operation, actors had been hired to portray the characters, also created by Conversano.

Station Casinos purchased The Reserve two years later and reopened it as Fiesta Henderson. Fiesta closed in 2020.

Photos from opening night, February 10, 1998, by Dennis McBride, Nevada State Museum Las Vegas. Postcard of Reserve Hotel, and postcard of Fiesta Henderson.

[princesssarisa]

Sleeping Beauty Spring: Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child – Sleeping Beauty" (1995 animated series episode)

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child was like an animated musical counterpart to Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre for children of the '90s. Each episode, narrated by Robert Guillaume, adapts a classic fairy tale or fantasy story with a star-studded voice cast, blending irreverent humor with sincerity. But what sets this series apart from any similar series is that each story takes place in a different culture. Highlight episodes include a Chinese Little Red Riding Hood, a Caribbean Goldilocks and the Three Bears, a Native American Snow White, African versions of Jack and the Beanstalk, The Frog Prince, and Beauty and the Beast, and Latin American versions of Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella... and Sleeping Beauty.

This retelling of the tale takes place in an imaginary Latin American seaside kingdom. The dialogue is peppered with Spanish words and phrases, and the voice cast consists entirely of Latino and part-Latino celebrities: Marie Barrientos as Princess Rosita, Ricardo Montalbán as King Carlos, Lucie Arnaz as Queen Maria, Paul Rodriguez as Jesse the Jester, Jacob Vargas as Prince Luis, Carlos Mencia as his squire Poncho, Carmen Zapata as the Seventh Fairy, Vanessa Marquez as all of the other six fairies, and musical theatre/opera singer Julia Migenes as the villainous fairy Evelina.

Apart from the Latin American setting, the plot faithfully follows the traditional story. King Carlos and Queen Maria yearn for a child, comforted only by the slapstick comedy of their clumsy jester, Jesse. But at last, Princess Rosita is born. To her grand christening – a fiesta with flamenco dancing, salsa music, and a feast of arroz con pollo and ropa vieja – the king and queen invite seven good fairies, portrayed as middle aged and elderly women with tiny wings. But the hideous old fairy Evelina goes uninvited because she shut herself away in a tower long ago and is presumed dead. Of course she comes anyway, and after expressing her offense a grand musical number, she curses the princess, but the pink-clad Seventh Fairy softens her curse from death to a hundred-year sleep.

Sixteen years later, as in the Cannon Movie Tales adaptation, the whole kingdom is dressed in rags and patches because no new cloth can be made without spinning wheels. Princess Rosita knows that spinning was banned due to an old prophecy, but doesn't know what that prophecy is. When her parents go out a tour of the kingdom, Jesse the Jester promises to look after her. But he promptly knocks himself unconscious on a column, so Rosita is free to explore unknown parts of the castle. Of course she finds a tower where Evelina waits with a spinning wheel. King Carlos, Queen Maria, and Jesse are distraught when they find Rosita sleeping, but the Seventh Fairy arrives and puts the rest of the kingdom to sleep too. Over a hundred years, a dense jungle grows around the castle.

At long last, Prince Luis and his nervous squire Poncho arrive. They've heard many legends about the old castle, but finally an old man tells them the true story. When they ride into the jungle, the trees miraculously part, and soon the prince finds Rosita and kisses her, breaking the spell. A fantastico wedding is celebrated with new clothes for everyone, Evelina "goes all to pieces" with rage (her tower explodes with her inside it, leaving just a smoking ruin), and everyone else lives happily ever after.

While the animation isn't the most sophisticated, its lively, colorful, stylized aesthetic is memorable and charming. It perfectly suits the balance between humor and heart that the script offers. As in most episodes of this series, there are two featured songs, the brief "Good Fairies' Song" and Evelina's "Que Es Esto" ("A party without me? Surely you jest-o!"), both infused with the local color of the setting.

I recommend not only this episode, but the entire Happily Ever After series to anyone who enjoys seeing fairy tales told with fresh, colorful new spins, and especially to children of different ethnic groups, who will enjoy seeing themselves in the classic tales.

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[kickmag]

Angélique Kidjo Enters A New Era With Sunlight To My Soul

Angélique Kidjo is back with the Diane Warren-penned "Sunlight To My Soul." Afrobeats producer Shizzi is also part of the collaboration, with his supply of traditional African rhythms and supporting vocals from the Soweto Gospel Choir. The video celebrates life with dancing, hugs, and plenty of smiles from Kidjo and her dancers. The international singing icon released her 15th studio album, Mother Nature, in 2021. She collaborated with young African artists on MH, including Burna Boy, Mr. Eazi, and Yemi Alade. In 2023, she celebrated a four-decade career by kicking off a 40th-anniversary concert tour. Earlier this year, she debuted her new African Symphony project with arranger Derrick Hodge at the Kennedy Center.  "Sunlight In My Soul" begins a new era for Kidjo, who hails from Benin.  Kidjo is starting her next international tour on July 14th, which is also her birthday. Except for one show with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Meshell Ndegeocello will accompany her on select dates.

Tour Dates

* with the Philadelphia Orchestra  

^ with Meshell Ndegeocello

7/14 - Carhaix-Plouguer, France @ Les Vieilles Charrues 2024

7/20 - Stuttgart, Germany @ jazzopen 2024 with Lizz Wright

7/24 - Val de Bagnes, Switzerland @ Salle des Combins

7/25 - Marciac, France @ Jazz in Marciac

7/30 - Trondheim, Norway @ Borggården i Trondheim

8/2 - Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center *

8/7 - Denver, CO @ Denver Botanic Gardens ^

8/8 - Highland Park, IL @ Ravinia Festival ^

8/10 - San Jose, CA @ San Jose Jazz Summer Fest

8/11 - Telluride, CO @ Telluride Jazz Festival

8/25 - Vienna, Austria @ Afrika Tage

8/29 - Helsinki, Finland @ Helsinki Festival

9/4 - Duisburg, Germany @ Landschaftspark Nord - Gießhalle

9/15 - Brétigny-sur-Orge, France @ Le Fete de l'Humanite

9/20 - 9/22 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil @ Rock In Rio

10/6 - Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg District @ Rockhal

10/12 - Voiron, France @ Le Grand Angle

10/13 - Marseille, France @ Fiesta des Suds / Esplanade du J4

10/20 - Katowice, Poland @ NOSPR

10/22 - Troyes, France @ Les Nuits de Champagne

10/24 - The Hague, Netherlands @ Paard Van Troje (PAARD)

11/2 - New York, NY @ Carnegie Hall

11/13 - Portland, ME @ State Theatre

3/19/2025 - Montreal, QC, Canada @ Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

3/20/2025 - Montreal, QC, Canada @ Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

[planegypttoursspain]

African Dreams Lago Nasser Crucero

De mejores viajes recomendados en Egipto son los cruceros, hay diferentes cruceros por Egipto cruceros en el Nilo y cruceros por el lagoNasser, tiene 500 km de largo para disfrutar de un crucero en el lago Nasser por 3 noches y por 4 noches increíble crucero lago Nasser en Egipto, todo incluido con los tours a los maravillosos templos, guía local de habla español y todos los traslados.

Hay ofertas de cruceros lago Nasser parte del rio Nilo Egipto mejor precio para grupos e individuales y mejor servicio. En el crucero por Egipto se visita los templos de la época faraónica y el más importante son los templos en Abu Simbel construidos por Ramsés II, el templo grande para Ramsés y el pequeño para su favorita esposa Nefretary representada en forma de la diosa de belleza y amor Hathor, reserva su viaje crucero por lago Nasser con PLANEGYPTTOURS.

Abu Simbel / Asuán   4 Días / 3 Noches Cada Viernes 

Viernes: African Dreams Lago Nasser Crucero

Encontrar con el representante de Plan Egypt Tours en al aeropuerto de Abu Simbel, traslado por auto con aire acondicionado al barco African Dreams Crucero Lago Nasser, embarque y encontrar con su guía localde habla español para tour a los Templos de Abu Simbel después del almuerzo en el barco de Lago Nasser Crucero, caminando al Templo grande de Abu Simbel está al lado de su barco contempla la gloria de faraones por delante de los cuatro colosos de Ramsés II (Raa-Mes-Sa) y las salas interiores del templo con los colores bien conservados, al lado del templo grande está el Templo Pequeño de la esposa real de Ramsés y su querida, Nefertari, por la noche tour opcional de luz y sonido de los Templos de Abu Simbel. Alojamiento en el barco de crucero African Dreams.

Sábado: African Dreams Lago Nasser Crucero

Desayuno de comida deliciosa mix local e internacional en el Crucero Lago Nasser y visita desde la terraza del barco para disfrutar y tomar fotos de la fortaleza de Kasr Ibrim, navegación a Amada, almuerzo a bordo de African Dreams Crucero Lago Nasser y tour del templo Amada, El Templo de Derr y La Tumba de Pennut, descansar en el barco en el Lago Nasser y disfrutar de un show Nubio de danza local del sur de Egipto, navegación del barco en el Lago Nasser hacia Wadi El Sebou, cena y alojamiento en el barco African Dreams.

Domingo: African Dreams Lago Nasser Crucero

Desayuno rico de parilla libre en el barco African Dreams Crucero Lago Nasser y salida para tours al templo de Wadi El Sebou del faraón Ramsés II y El Templo de Dakka y El Templo de Al Maharraqa, regreso para almorzar y disfrutar de los paisajes del lago Nasser el lago artificial más largo del mundo durante la navegación del barco hacia Asuán, cena y alojamiento en African Dreams Crucero Lago Nasser.

Lunes: African Dreams Lago Nasser Crucero

Llegada del barco Crucero Lago Nasser, African Dreams a Asuán mientras terminando desayuno rico, desembarque del barco African Dreams y salida con el guía de Plan Egypt Tours para visitas del templo de Kalabsha y El Templo de Beit El Wali, luego traslado al aeropuerto de Asuán o estación de Tren, fin de servicios de Plan Egypt Tours.

Asuán / Abu Simbel   5 Días / 4 Noches Cada Lunes

Lunes: African Dreams Lago Nasser Crucero

El representante de Plan Egypt Tours encontrara en al aeropuerto de Asuán, traslado por auto con aire acondicionado al barco de Crucero Lago African Dreams, embarque y almuerzo en African Dreams y encontrar con su guía de Plan Egypt Tours de habla español, cena y alojamiento a bordo de African Dreams crucero lago Nasser.

Martes: African Dreams Lago Nasser Crucero

Desayuno rico de parilla libre en el barco African Dreams, almorzar y disfrutar de los paisajes del lago Nasser, el lago artificial más largo del mundo 500 KM de largo, visita del templo de Kalabsha y Beit El Wali, una fiesta de conocer el capitán del barco y tomar un coctel, cena y alojamiento en el Crucero Lago Nasser African Dreams.

Miércoles: African Dreams Lago Nasser Crucero

Desayuno en el barco African Dreams y salida para tours a los Templos de Wadi El Sebou del faraón Ramsés II y Dakka, regreso para almorzar navegación hacia Amada, tour de Aamada, disfruta de espectáculo Nubio de danza local del sur de Egipto, navegación del barco en el Lago Nasser  hacia el pueblo de Abu Simbel, cena y alojamiento.

Jueves: African Dreams Lago Nasser Crucero

Desayuno de comida deliciosa mix local e internacional en el Crucero Lago Nasser y visita desde la terraza del barco para disfrutar y tomar fotos de Kaser Ibrim, almuerzo y visita a los Templos de Abu Simbel, al Templo grande de Abu Simbel, contempla la gloria de faraones por delante de los cuatro colosos de Ramsés II (Raa-Mes-Sa) y las salas interiores del templo con los colores bien conservados, al lado del templo grande está el Templo Pequeño de la esposa real de Ramsés y su querida, Nefertari, por la noche tour opcional de luz y sonido de los Templos de Abu Simbel. Noche en African Dreams Crucero Lago Nasser.

Viernes: African Dreams Lago Nasser Crucero

Desayuno en el barco de crucero lago Nasser, African Dreams, acompañar el representante de Plan Egypt Tours y traslado al aeropuerto de Abu Simbel, fin de servicios de Plan Egypt Tours.

Incluido:

Crucero Por El Lago Nasser African Dreams.

Los servicios de asistencia y traslados del represéntate de Plan Egypt Tours en el aeropuerto de Asuán / Abu Simbel o estación de tren al crucero lago Nasser.

Alojamiento 3 Noches o 4 Noches en régimen pensión completa en el barco de Crucero Lago Nasser.

Todos los traslados terrestres por auto con aire acondicionado.

Guía de habla español durante los tours.

Las entradas de las visitas según el itinerario del crucero lagoNasser.

Todos los impuestos y cargos del crucero lago Nasser.

Traslado a la estalación de tren en Asuán o el aeropuerto de Asuán / Abu Simbel.

Excluido:

Tours opcionales.

Propina.

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Para Hablar Con Nosotros:

visitasegipto@planegypttours.com

Azza Mahmoud 

[keiratheraven]

Schools of Bentley 8 squad if they were real people

Angela and Lilith would have divided themselves into different coasts because they wanted to stay away from each other: Angela at Stanford (California) to study biology. Meanwhile, Lilith went to New York University to study Visual Arts. But they're still close with their boyfriends. Dustin enrolled at UC Berkeley to get closer to Angela, and Dirk went to Yale School of Medicine so he can keep in touch with Lilith.

But the JRO trio never got separated. Instead, they enrolled at the holy trinity colleges of Massachusetts: MIT for Johnny (You know, the equivalent of La Fiesta Tech) because he followed his Curious uncles' footsteps to be a scientist. Boston U for Ripp and he took the famous acting major, then Ophelia who went to Harvard to study English and African Studies.

Lastly, Puck transferred from Oxford to Princeton, because I imagine he's British. But he took the same double majors just like in Oxford: Mathematics and Music.

[aquariumdrunkard]

The Aquarium Drunkard Show: SIRIUS/XMU (7pm PST, Channel 35)

All roots episode, fireside. Via satellite, transmitting from northeast Los Angeles — the Aquarium Drunkard Show on SIRIUS/XMU, channel 35. 7pm California time, Wednesdays.

Intro ++ Lee “Scratch” Perry – Soul Fire ++ Lee “Scratch” Perry – Huzza A Hana ++ Scientist – Drum Song ++ General Echo – Arleen ++ Roots Radics – Mission Impossible ++ Horace Andy – Money Money ++ King Tubby / Tommy McCook – The Dub Station ++ Dr. Alimantado – Plead I Cause ++ Junior Murvin – Roots Train ++ Niney The Observer – Bring The Couchie Come ++ The Upsetters – Curly Locks ++ Earth, Roots & Water – Awakening ++ Ernest Ranglin & The Sound Dimension – Surfing (Extended Mix) ++ Augustus Pablo – King Tubby Meets The Rockers Uptown ++ Max Romeo – Smokey Room ++ Keith Hudson – Darkest Night (Version) ++ Mikey Dread – Resignation Dub ++ New Age Steppers – Fade Away ++ Ranking Dread – Girls Fiesta ++ Phil Pratt – African Communication ++ Ranking Dread – Sister Lorna ++ Jah Iny – El Rockers Chapter 1 ++ Hopeton Lewis – Sound And Pressure ++ Scotty – Clean Race ++ Mikey Dread – Saturday Night Style – Dub ++ Junior Murvin – Cross Over (7” Mix) ++ Count Ossie & The Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari – Sam’s Intro ++ The Wailers – Rastaman Chant (Live At The Record Plant ’73) ++ Ranking Ann – A Slice Of English Toast

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[soulmusicsongs]

Ngon Engap - Olinga Gaston (Ngon Engap / Be Ngon Ya Nnam Ewondo, 1977)

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Why Does Diversity Matter When Choosing the Best Neighborhood?

Cultural and racial diversity are crucial factors to consider when determining the Best Neighborhood in Colorado. Diverse communities often bring a wider variety of perspectives, cultural experiences, and inclusive environments. While Durango is not as racially diverse as some other parts of Colorado, it still offers a blend of cultures that enrich the town’s social fabric.

For example, Durango hosts events like the Durango Celtic Festival and the Fiesta Days Parade, celebrating various cultural heritages that shape the town’s identity. Moreover, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe is a vital part of the community, contributing to the area’s cultural richness and historical significance.

Comparing Durango to Other Colorado Communities

When considering the Best Neighborhood in Colorado, it’s helpful to compare Durango’s demographics and overall lifestyle to other popular Colorado towns. For instance, Boulder, another highly sought-after destination in the state, has a more diverse racial composition, with a higher percentage of Asian and African American residents.

However, what sets Durango apart is its smaller population, which often translates to a greater sense of community and stronger connections between residents. People move to Durango for the lifestyle, including access to skiing, hiking, and exploring national parks like Mesa Verde.

Supporting Data on Colorado’s Demographics

To put Durango’s racial makeup into a broader context, Colorado as a whole has a more varied demographic profile. According to the U.S. Census, the racial composition of Colorado includes:

White: 67.9%

Hispanic or Latino: 21.7%

African American: 4.1%

Asian: 3.4%

Native American: 1.6%

While Durango may not be as diverse as the state average, it offers unique advantages that appeal to many seeking the Best Neighborhood in Colorado.

Conclusion: Is Durango Right for You?

Durango, Colorado, offers a unique lifestyle with its stunning natural beauty, active outdoor scene, and close-knit community. Though its racial makeup is less diverse than some other Colorado cities, it remains an inviting and vibrant town. If you’re looking for the Best Neighborhood in Colorado, Durango’s combination of outdoor adventure, cultural events, and family-friendly neighborhoods might just make it the perfect fit for you.

For more information on Durango and to explore your future neighborhood, visit our website at https://www.destinationdro.com/