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| East Africa www.uflib.ufl.edu.com |
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| West Africa www.cpj.org |
The 15th century marked the
beginning of the African slave trade. Europeans
were transporting Africans from East Africa as well as West Africa. According to Sporre, “The east coast of
Africa saw significant traffic in slaves.” (Sporre pg. 269). As a result, “Slave trading proved
detrimental to the economic health of East Africa” (Sporre pg. 269). On the other hand, West Africa experienced quite
the opposite. “States in that area used
the slave trade and adapted it to their own ends without becoming totally
dependent on upon it”(Sporre pg.269).
Though African dance was important to the daily life of Africans in their homeland, it was not the case during captivity. African Slaves were
forced to dance while in bondage. The master
wanted to assure that his stock was in good condition. Consequently, “Slaves danced not for love, enjoyment,
or religious celebrations; they danced to avoid the whip; most of all slaves
danced for survival on their way to the Americas” (Afro-Panavisio). “This marked the spread of African dances”
(Afro-Panavision).
Dancing on Deck
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