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Although South America has produced a variety of musical genres, one in particular has a close relationship with the US. In this post the Cuban music style that was chosen is Son/ Salsa. Afro-Cuban music known as Son Cubano, which was developed by Cuban artists of Bantu ancestry, is the type of music that gave rise to salsa. In the video below it depicts men and women dancing together to Salsa music.Salsa music is hot, zesty and a bit fiery if you ask me the best is uplifting and you can’t help but to move your body to the beat.Have you ever heard the old saying "music is good for the soul" well this Cuban style of music can help you when you're feeling depressed, it might lift your spirits, give you vitality, and motivate you to express your creativity. The video is very colorful and full of life you can see in the video that kids are playing, adults are driving in antique cars and playing dominos. The instruments that is clearly prominent in the video is the trumpets, ...

   When they manage challenging life events like adjusting to unexpected adjustments at home or becoming adults, the youth can gain from mentorship.A good mentor is capable of giving guidance and criticism in an open but compassionate manner, offering encouragement and motivation, and fostering a sense of self-empowerment.  In Chapter 3 of the text Tour de Force, there were many examples of mentorship I will focus on two of them. 1. In Sint Maarten in the nineteenth century, string bands started to appear with some local variety all across the Caribbean.Enslaved domestic workers often played in these ensembles; their participation contributed to merging of the melodies and instruments of Europe with the rhythms and playing styles of the Caribbean region(Gangelhoff & LeGrand, 2020). A sign of mentorship that is shown from musical tradtions would be the how the previous generation would teach the yonger generation  how to play "string band" instruments and also how...

 A person can advance in their job, build their network, and learn new skills from mentors. Having a mentor can also provide them an unbiased viewpoint on difficulties and chances. They may assist them in learning new abilities, enhancing their performance, giving them useful feedback, and keeping them motivated and laser-focused on their objectives. I'll concentrate on two mentorship examples found in Chapter 2 of the book Tour de Force. 1.The beguine is one of the most famous dance styles to originate from Martinique.This genrue haas its roots in Saint Pierre. This dance style is still prominent in Martinique today butit can only stay alive due to Mentorship.Celebrating their African ancestors through ancestral dance, they create areas where they can promote debate and action about both personal and societal identity, creativity, and healing through dance. The photo below portrays a community dancing via the Beguine as you can see they are dressed colrfully and another group of p...

  The youth can benefit from mentoring as they navigate difficult life events, such as adjusting to upsetting shifts at home or becoming an adult. Success depends on strong, long-lasting connections between mentors and mentees that are honest, helpful, and genuine.   In Chapter 1 of the text Tour de Force, there were many examples of mentorship I will focus on two of them. 1. In Saint Lucia there is a school of music that was established in 1987 to encourage the youth to be more active in culture via music. The school started a community program called "Manmay-la- Di-Wai.The school also has a collaborative relationship with the Venezuelan El Sistema program to provide more opportunity for mentorship in the community(Gangelhoff & LeGrand, 2020).Free music classes and practice time are offered by the program, usually after school and on weekends. Children at a local school In St. Lucia performing at the feast of Saint Cecilia established by St. Lucia Association of Musi...

  The concept of Mentorship in Caribbean music will be the main topic of this blog. Mentorship is defined as the guidance provided by a mentor. In the book Tour de Force as it describes music mentorship as tools for youth development, socioeconomic change and community development via music education. In research according to (Gangelhoff & LeGrand, 2020) students are offered mentors that help them build musicianship as well as life skills in a safe and creative environment. This is accomplished via international movements like Venezuela's El Sistema, an initiative that is now used all over the globe to integrate music education with socioeconomic advancement, as well as by tiny district and regional programs on different islands. Learning and studying music can frequently change a young person's life.Skilled mentors will work with the mentee to pinpoint strengths and limitations and evaluate approaches to help the mentee achieve their objectives. Mentors will offer frank...