Traditional Music/Dance/Cultural Practices as Resistance Expression

Definition

This refers to the use of cultural elements such as music, dance, and traditional practices by oppressed groups to resist or protest against their oppression.

Related terms

Cultural Resistance: The practice of using aspects of culture such as traditions, symbols, language, and music to oppose and challenge political domination.

Slave Songs: These were songs created by African slaves in America. They often contained hidden messages about escape plans or expressed feelings about their conditions.

Capoeira: A Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. It was developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil as a way to resist their oppressors while appearing to be simply dancing.