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New Orleans – Congo Square

During the late 17th century and well into the 18th centuries, slaves gathered at Congo Square on Sundays and sang, danced and drummed in authentic West African style. This rich legacy of African celebration is the foundation of New Orleans’ … Weiterlesen

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New Orleans – Home of Jazz

Some small excursion into the history of Jazz. At Congo Square where slaves gathered to sing and dance from the late 18th century onward, is considered the „birthplace“ of Jazz. There ex-slaves adapted the reed, horn and string instruments used … Weiterlesen

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