African cultures

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• African philosophy — is a disputed term, used in different ways by different philosophers. Although African philosophers spend their time doing work in many different areas, such as metaphysics, epistemology, moral philosophy, and political philosophy, a great deal… …   Wikipedia

• African American culture — in the United States refers to the cultural contributions of African ethnic groups to the culture of the United States, either as part of or distinct from American culture. The distinct identity of African American culture is rooted in the… …   Wikipedia

• African art — constitutes one of the most diverse legacies on earth. Though many casual observers tend to generalize traditional African art, the continent is full of peoples, societies, and civilizations, each with a unique visual special culture. The… …   Wikipedia

• African military systems to 1800 — refers to the evolution of military systems on the African continent prior to 1800, with emphasis on the role of indigenous states and peoples within the African continent. Patterns of the military art generally moved from the simple to the more… …   Wikipedia

• African nationalism — is the nationalist political movement for one unified Africa, or the less significant objective of the acknowledgment of African tribes by instituting their own states, as well as the safeguarding of their indigenous customs. Establishments which …   Wikipedia

• African dance — Introduction  performing art deeply woven into the social fabric of Africa and generally involving aspects of music and theatre as well as rhythmic bodily movement. See also African music and mask. The cultural position of dance       In African… …   Universalium

• African music — Introduction       the musical sounds and practices of all indigenous peoples of Africa, including the Berber in the Sahara and the San (Bushmen) and Khoikhoin (Hottentot) in Southern Africa. The music of European settler communities and that of… …   Universalium

• African religions — Indigenous religions of the African continent. The introduced religions of Islam (in northern Africa) and Christianity (in southern Africa) are now the continent s major religions, but traditional religions still play an important role,… …   Universalium

• African slave trade — This article discusses systems of slavery within Africa, the history and effects of the slavery trade upon Africa. And also Maafa. See Atlantic slave trade for the trans Atlantic trade, and Arab slave trade for the Trans Saharan trade. See… …   Wikipedia

• African Library Project — The African Library Project (ALP) is a California based private, nonprofit, charitable group, operating internationally. The African Library Project s mission is to create school libraries and community libraries in sub Saharan Africa, primarily… …   Wikipedia

• AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGIONS —    the RELIGIONS of African peoples have developed within various African CULTURES without being influenced by major world religions such as CHRISTIANITY, HINDUISM or ISLAM. Although there is an infinite variety of traditional religions in Africa …   Concise dictionary of Religion