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Explore Africa Today: Arts and Culture

Explore Arts & Culture

Language, music, dance, art, folklore, literature, religious beliefs and more vary between cultures, but the similarities and dissimilarities may actually be surprising. Explore traditions in Africa and compare with those of the U.S. How are traditions for each carried on to future generations or reflected in pop culture? How are the arts included in education for African and American students?

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