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December 21, 2021

The Relationship Between Music And Dance In Ancient China

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The Relationship between Music and Dance in Ancient China

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Kaylaliu

It is universally accepted that the music and dance have the closest relationships in the family of art. They born together and cooperate with each other in the long development process, creating a series of extraordinary music culture and dance culture.

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The relationship between music and dance can trace back to the primitive society. Even though the human beings at that time have language as the most important communication tool, students who come to learn Chinese in China should know that they would sing to express their feelings when they failed to express with language. However, when they failed to express the strong feelings with songs, they would dance to realize it. Unfortunately, the music and dance in the ancient times have disappeared. We can just find some trace in the unearthed cultural relics and ancient books. Some foreign learners who come to study Chinese in China may have heard about the pottery basin with dancing patterns unearthed in Sunjiazhai Village of Qinghai in the year of 1973. It is famous for the recording of the dancing in ancient times. In 1944, another one was also unearthed in Qinghai. The patterns on them are all the people who are dancing hand in hand. It is very familiar with the singing and dancing scene of the ethnic people lives in the bordering areas. They all become the important materials to study the music and dance in ancient times. Another important relic about the music and dance in ancient times is found in Cangyuan in Yunnan in 1965. There is a fighting scene that is made up of 21 people. Some of them are holding the shields and some holding the weapons. When you come to study Mandarin in China, teachers may tell you that it reflects that the weapons were used in ancient dancing to show the fighting spirit. The ancient books are also an important resource for us to know the music and dance in ancient times like “lv shi chun qiu”. It is recorded that there was large scale of dancing with music in ancient China. From the historical relics, those who learn Chinese in China can see that music and dance appeared jointly at the very beginning. Therefore, even though they formed different artistic forms in development process, they still closely related, forming rich music and dance forms. In brief, the relationship between music and dance is very close. Even they have formed different artistic forms, they still closely related. That is to say, it is hard for us to separate them.

Kayla Liu is the academic advisor of Keats Chinese Language School and has been teaching Chinese and Chinese culture for 5 years. Keats Chinese Language School offers Chinese learning programs and courses to learn and study Mandarin Chinese language in China. If you want to

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March 5, 2021

This Music That We Call Reggae

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By Zen Sterling

It is widely recognized that the musical style known as Ska preceded Reggae music on the island of Jamaica. Ska came about in the 1950’s as Jamaican listeners picked up radio stations from New Orleans and other U.S. cities across the Gulf of Mexico. Local Jamaican musicians heard the rhythms of dawning American rock and roll, and interpreted it in their own unique way. Millie Small and her “My Boy Lollipop” blockbuster was Ska’s earliest Jamaican international hit, and Reggae music was not far behind.

The earliest Reggae recordings slowed down the Ska tempo a bit and created an “in between” Reggae rhythm known as Rock Steady. This early Reggae music had a more up-tempo feel than typical modern day Reggae, and retained much of the Ska rhythmic pattern. Eventually, however, Rock Steady got slowed down even more, and became what we know today as the Reggae beat.

Reggae is decidedly “groove” music … meant to take the listener on a gentle, easy rocking ride through the Caribbean. While Reggae has spread and is now produced in countries all across the globe, its origins and soul still reside in the laid back heart of the island of Jamaica. It has also been said that the Reggae beat carries the wide international appeal that it does because of its resemblance to that of the human heartbeat. The pulse of the Reggae beat essentially resonates right down to the core of our being … our heartbeat!

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One band that continues to produce high quality Reggae is group Irie Time. They take their band name from the Rasta Jamaican patois word for “feeling great”; i.e. Irie! (pronounced ‘eye-ree’). In their beginnings, Irie Time frequently performed Ska as a part of their authentic Jamaican presentations. However, the band eventually began gravitating more toward the upbeat Soca rhythms, which gave their musical sets an even greater diversity and, especially, that of a more Caribbean feel. The “Hot Hot Hot” Calypso beat was able to get their audiences dancing, while the grooves prevalent in their Reggae music allowed for the soulful “skanking” that virtually anyone could “move and groove” to.

As Irie Time locked onto Reggae as the core of their sound, they eventually found themselves recording in Jamaica. In the heart of the Reggae capital of Kingston, they laid down tracks with famed Jamaican guitarist Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith. Chinna had been the guitarist for Bob Marley and the Wailers, and led Jimmy Cliff’s Oneness band through their acclaimed Columbia Records years and their momentous, Grammy-winning “Cliff Hanger” album. Chinna’s experience with every aspect of the recording process in Reggae music was unparalleled. As producer of Irie Time’s “Island Romance” CD, he brought worldwide attention to the group in the flawlessly smooth tracks presented on the disc.

Irie Time would continue to perform tracks from that CD, and a number of songs from the recording would appear in live versions on their “Live Up” album. Irie Time performed multiple dates in European cities and recorded a live album during one such tour. The fully-matured versions of those original Jamaican sessions can be heard, along with the excitement of a live performance, on their Live Up CD.

As much as Reggae has spread to countries world wide, Irie Time too has embraced its international impact. Two of Irie Time’s key personnel are from the continent of Africa. Jairus Mage, the band’s bassist, is from Kenya, East Africa, and is one of the founding members of the band. A.B. Oluwole, keyboardist for the group, toured the world as a member of perhaps Nigeria’s most famous son, Femi Kuti’s band, before coming to America and joining Irie Time. (Femi is the son of the international Nigerian superstar Fela Kuti.) A.B. has since helped take Irie Time to new musical heights, and his influence can be heard on the band’s YouTube videos available on the Irie Time website, as well as being producer for the band’s newest CD entitled “In Another Time”.

Interestingly enough, numerous styles of Reggae have evolved over the years, as would be the case with any genre of music. We now have the principal category called Roots Reggae, which Bob Marley made famous, that is known for its ‘conscious’ lyrics embracing Rastafarian spirituality. We have Dancehall, by far the most popular style in Jamaica itself, which could be considered the Reggae equivalent of Hip-Hop. Also a mainstay of Reggae is Lovers, or Lovers Rock, which is, of course, the love songs.

Especially popular in Europe is Dub music, which is essentially instrumental Reggae. This is yet another unique Reggae contribution to the world, spawning numerous other instrumental and electronic musical styles, such as drum and bass, trip hop, dubstep, etc. Further, just about every country in the world has produced Reggae songs in their own language, each putting their own unique “spin” on the Reggae beat, creating a rich diversity of sounds all included in this music that we call Reggae.

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Zen Sterling has followed the band IRIE TIME for nearly a decade. The group performs Caribbean Reggae and Soca music. Visit IRIE TIME !Listen to IRIE TIMEConcert VideosContact IRIE TIME IRIE!

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June 22, 2020

Why A Little Goes A Long Way With Table Top Trade Show Displays

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A larger trade show display, such as the 20 by 20 booths, are not the only types of booths than can make an impact at a trade show. When you choose the right design, tabletop trade show displays can be just as effective and save you money and space.

A large misconception regarding trade show booths is the bigger the better – the bigger you go, the more results you will see. However, this is not completely true. If you organize your booth space well and create a look with graphics that really make a statement, a portable, table top display can be as effective as larger convention booths.

Table top displays are extremely affordable and offered in a number of shapes that will help you to stand out during an event. Some of the tabletop displays that are currently available are highlighted here.

Pop Up Displays

These are most well-known for their ease of assembly and vibrant, crisp graphics. These are fabric table top displays that come in both six and eight foot size options. A nice feature of these booths is that the graphics are able to be interchanged to create a new look from show to show.

The Hybrid Table Top Display

This is one of the latest offerings when it comes to table top displays for trade shows. They are called hybrids because they integrate the traditional construction of a booth with modern materials. You can also attach lights to these options to illuminate your entire booth.

Green Booths

More and more trade show exhibitors are going green with their displays by using recyclable materials for the frame, shelves and graphic panels. They even use LED lighting to ensure energy efficiency. There are a number of configurations and sizes available that will create an attractive tabletop booth.

Fabric Tension Displays

These booths feature fabric pulled over the frame in a type of pillowcase manner. This provides a wrinkle free, flawless look. This type of display has a 3D appearance and only takes a few minutes to set up. You can also change out the graphics in order to create a fresher look from show to show.

Even when you have a limited budget, you can create a great looking boot at your next trade show. Simply find which option of table top displays are best for you and then customize it for your business or brand.