Cultural analysis Flashcards
What does culture refer to?
Social behaviour, language and religious traditions
By the end of the colonial rule what did the people experience?
And improve cultural confidence
What continued to exist?
Diverse array of coaches
What was a cultural melting pot?
Kinshasa
How did African traditions mix with European influences?
Constructive Wayne
Who became famous internationally?
Singer Le Grand Kalle - Independence Cha Cha
How was a European style integrated into Congolese music?
Pepe Kalle
What impact did Kanda Bongo Man develop?
Developed rhythms and guitar
What happened to music?
The radio was used to encourage local music
What language was dominant?
Indigenous language Lingala
What happened to the Christian faith?
Amalgamated with African religious traditions
What did the Constitution of the DRC allow for?
Religious freedom and these rights were respected by the government
What did clothing styles mix?
Local Congolese traditions with influences from Ghana and China
What did they limit within the dress code?
The strong influence of European dress codes
What was an abacost?
Simple African search one without a tie
