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Sunday

3 Best places to Travel in Asia

Whole World recognizes Asia as being the continent, which houses great amounts of astonishing beaches and profuse ethnic heritage. Actually, most Western Travelers find many countries of Asia like their harbor and finest places for relaxing their body and soul from a complete year round of exhausting activities.


Well, given below are few of the finest Asian Destinations which will admired by you, your family and friends:

Thailand

Millions of visitors are received by the country of Thailand every year. Few complications affecting the current government, travelers and visitors are not impacted with that as all they need is having a place for relaxation and enjoying an outrageous holiday. Spots such as Bangkok and Phuket are two of much visited areas in Thailand which boasts their profuse and clear beaches.


Surely, this destination will be admired a lot by anyone of any age.

Indonesia

Most people relate Indonesia with the annihilating tsunami which hitted country and some of its neighbors in the year 2004. But truely, Indonesia is much more than what we consider it is. Hundreds of well known tourists destinations luke live museums, beaches and great scenic beauty is prided by the country.

Grand pagodas and towering temples in country are among most famous destinations in Indonesia which keep on receiving millions of tourists every year. Historians, travelers and some other visitors never miss taking photos of such places in their visits.

Adding to heritage are enticing beaches of the country. Specifically Balai is an outrageous destination where the pristine beaches are too much. The movie stars of Hollywood frequently spend their vacation here and most newly weds also admire to enjoy in this island.

You will admire hospitality offered by the Indonesian.

Philippines

Mentioned as pearl of Orient, the Philippines dearly shown that glory with showcasing many of tourist attractions there in archipelago. Country is not only home to the luxurious beach clubs like those built in Boracay, but also for compassionate and admiring citizens. This country is also sanctuary of many endangered species as spotted dear.

For the visitors that admire to pass time on beaches, country can offer many places for spending an outrageous vacation. Aside from the Aklan where well known Boracay can be seen, places such as Panay, Negros, Palawan and Apo are also better places for spending a beach holiday.
People of this country are on the top in caring the visitors and tourists.

Not only these three, but there are thousands of destinations in Asia, where from the visitors all around World take pleasure. Destinations like Malaysia, Hongkong etc. are also much famous among the visitors and tourists from all around the world. Asia is the continent that surely receives millions of visitors every year, so if you are also planning to have an exciting trip, then select any Asian destination this year. And no doubt you will admire to be in Asia in next trip also. You will surely love the hospitality offered by the Asians.

Tuesday

Afro Beat and Afro Talk music



Afro Talk is on of the most interesting forms of African music in the world today. Though it is a relatively new art form, its history can be traced back thousands of years.

Since reading and writing came late to Africa, their stories were told orally often by a Griot. A Griot was the town or tribe’s oral history keeper. He was often considered a wise and learned man who also had sublime musical talents. He would use his instrument of choice, often a drum, to tell the stories of his people.

Though the Griot often concerned himself with the more important issues like history and politics, he also told tales of gossip, rumor and innuendo. That was his way of staying relevant and of bridging the gap to the next generation. He also made certain to train an apprentice who would carry on his work when he was gone.

Afro talk began with the Griot who has passed his work along to a new generation who shares his love for oral tradition. Like the Griots of old, musicians who work with Afro talk and Afro beat must have a firm grasp of history as well as a keen understanding of the current generation. They are expected to be well-round individuals with exceptional musical abilities. Although they need not actually play an instrument of their own, they must understand what the music is saying in order to get their point across to their audience.

As we mentioned, Afro Talk is based on African oral traditions of the early Griot who utilized spoken word when composing their songs. The new style is also called Afro beat because it relies on new forms of communication. Like any innovative musical style it keeps something traditional and crosses it with something innovative and new.

Afro Talk is also known for its narrative style. Oftentimes the songs relate the experiences of a young narrator as he makes his way in the world. They tell the stories of his life in spoken word over a compelling beat. Because they are stories, they are seldom extemporaneous. Songs are often written out and then performed for the audiences exactly as they were written.

In spite of the alterations, Afro Talk has remained true to its roots. It still tells the story of African people and relies on a narrator and some form of African music. Afro beat also relies on traditional African dance to tell its tales and in this way it is the same as the work of the Griots hundreds of years ago.

Inspiration

It is important to note that Afro talk is not the only musical art form that was inspired by the work of the Griots and by African musical oral and dance tradition. Perhaps the most popular musical style that can trace its roots back to African music is rap music. Though it relies more on sampled or electronically produced beats than it does on musical instruments, rap is based on oral story-telling. African music has also inspired beat, slam and spoken word poetry.