Midterm 1 Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is Lamba’s origin? (#1)
Lamba originates from the old Mali empire dating back to the 14th c.
What is the purpose of Lamba? (#2)
Lamba is a healing dance in honor of God and the ancestors.
What does the word Lamba mean? (#3)
The word Lamba means spirit.
What is the characteristic movement of Lamba? (#4)
The characteristic movement is the undulating quality of the spine, imitating the movement of a giraffe.
Who was Lamba originally performed for? (#5)
Lab was originally performed for the Joli or Griot and royalty.
Who are the Joli or Griot? (#6)
Joli or Griot is the oral historians, singers and storytellers passing on the history and wisdom to the people.
What type of dance is Balanta?
Warrior dance
What ethnic group does Balanta originate from?
Balanta
What are the Balanta people known for?
The Balanta people are known for their strong military and social institutions. They were able to resist colonialism and hold onto their land.
Where is the place of origin for Balanta?
Cassava car (Guinea Bissau, Senegal) and Gambia.
Where did Sunu originate and where is it performed today?
Sunu is a dance that originated in the ancient Mali Empire which includes modern day Ghana and Mali. Sunu is still performed in the Mandingo regions of Mali.
Where is Sunu usually performed and why?
Sunu is usually performed at weddings to symbolize the feminist of the bride.
What does Sunu celebrate?
Sunu is a rite of passage dance celebrating the advancement from childhood to adulthood. It is also used for courtship purposes amongst the Mandingo people in Mali and West Africa.
Who dances Sunu?
The sou sou and Malinke males dance Sunu to celebrate the rites of passage.
What kind of dance is Lamba?
It is the dance of spirit appreciation.
