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Congo Square in New Orleans is one of the few locations in the southern states throughout the era of slavery in America where you could witness authentic West African drumming, singing and dancing. Drumming, singing and dancing was banned every where else except Congo Square in New Orleans. During that time period, on every Sunday afternoon at a meeting place known as Congo Square slaves were legally permitted to gather and sing and dance. ...
If I was able to go to Congo Square in New Orleans I would do a number of things. ... The events that went on in Congo Square influenced generations of African Americans, keeping the rhythms they brought from Africa alive. ...
Congo Square was an inspiration to many people. ... The time spent in Congo Square in New Orleans set and example and set the bar on the traditions and rituals for African drumming. Many people look back and refer to the inspirational times in Congo Square because it meant so much to a number of people.
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