I'm absolutely swamped with end-of-semester grading right now, but I'm pleased to say in the midst of grading I discover some delightful gems.
One of my students did a great music project on women in the African Diaspora and, hence, has introduced me to the music of Chiwoniso. Check out this video:
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Wow. That's amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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