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The Independent - London
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October 19, 1994
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Copyright informationCopyright 1994 The Independent - London. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Is it possible or, more to the point, necessary to steer clear
of words like "rhythm", "colour" and "spectacle" when talking about
African dance? These days, accusations of laziness, post-colonial
insensitivity or just plain racism are frequently levelled against
anyone who dares to enjoy the rhythmic complexity of Kenyan or
Ghanaian dances, or appreciate the bright-hued costumes and sunny
mood of a ceremonial procession. And yet black British troupes like
Adzido don't seem in the least ashamed of the irrepressible
exuberance that is their principal source of appeal.
Jawole Willa Jo Zollar's New York-based Urban Bush Women, whose
dances, songs and stories explore the performers' collective ...
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