Shakira, 'Waka Waka', and Afrika

Flexibility of the dancer's body - which in some parts of the nuances of Latin America, as Shakira is a singer from Colombia's own - represent the face of the African population is genetically exceptional dance ability. The dance became self-expression, which came out without having to think about the gesture, movement, or rhythm.

Which became the basis of the movement is usually the drums and the sound that comes out of his mouth. Drum beat like a heartbeat as if touching emotion and soul to anyone who hears. That's what drives them to spin, swing legs, crouching, bending the legs, jumping, all of it at once became a means of communication. As a means of communication, music and dances were then to unite the community.

In contrast to traditional African music which is only based on the sound of drums and mouth, the call Shakira in her video clips tailored to the tastes of the modern international market, there is a tone, song, harmony. "People are raising // Their expections // Go on and Feed Them // This is your moment // No hesitations (People increasingly expect // Show and show it to them // This is your moment // please do not hesitate)," Shakira was so uplifting Africa in the song "Waka Waka".

Destroy your opponent

"Huhuhuhuhu ...," it cries for more than 10 Africans when receiving guests at Lesedi Cultural Village, about 30 km north of Johannesburg, South Africa. Music throbbed. Only a large drum, but the rhythm make wants stamping feet.

The three men advanced to the Zulu traditional attire, carrying spears and shields made of leather. Bare chest, abdomen downward closed with a cream-colored fringe. The tassel is also used in the calf.

Her movements look simple, but quite difficult. Backward and forward several steps in the count of three, then the count of four was appointed to the front left leg as high as possible in a quick and powerful movements. This was repeated three times and dropped in the fourth movement of the body quickly.

"This is a war dance that gives the picture that they would destroy the opponent's all-out," said Deon Landmann, who guides into the village culture of this rainbow country.

Thumping left foot three times as strong and as symbolizing the spirit of destroying soil pulverization. Meanwhile, the movement of the body representing the agency dropped the idea of the fall of the opponent, which constitute a defeat.

In a variation range, this dance was modified and displayed by the viewer of women or children. However, basically the same: drums, sound mouth, foot and body movements, and occasional hand.

The little boy about 5 years old do not want to miss. After sheltering behind his father's body, he took part to imitate their movements appear more adult. He knew how to keep his drum beats. Several times he translated himself the basic movements into his own style. However, it is very clear, everything seemed out of the body and is not a rote movement. read more waka waka