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Viva Trost! Wheatpaste, Anne M. Giangiulio Dec 2015

Viva Trost! Wheatpaste, Anne M. Giangiulio

Anne M. Giangiulio

My work was selected to participate in the juried exhibition “Urban Transformations: Visions of the Past and Future of El Paso” which took placeOctober 1, 2016–October 31, 2016 in downtown El Paso, Texas sponsored by the Texas Trost Society. My wheatpaste submission "Viva Trost!" was created with all the themes of Modern Renaissance, Historic Preservation, Sustainability, Urban Renewal, and El Paso’s future in mind. It honors Henry C. Trost (1860–1933), an important architect who designed many of El Paso's most important buildings.

It looks to the future while at the same time acknowledging El Paso’s past. In the design, I …


The Interaction Of Music And Dance In Africa, Dan Rager Dec 2015

The Interaction Of Music And Dance In Africa, Dan Rager

Dan Rager

This article examines the role of music and dance in African life and how it is intertwined with the culture. The author investigates many styles, elements and ngomas to show how they are used in daily life from the womb to the grave.

Music and other art forms are an inseparable part of African life and are culminated into everyday activities. Instrumental, singing and dance are art forms embedded in the diverse cultures of African peoples and their traditions, beliefs, values, religions and artistic expression.

According to the author, traditional arts practices can contribute to creativity, perception and understanding of …