In African tribal dancing the males showed off their dancing skills and adornment skills to the females and she would dance with different ones choosing the one she wanted to be with. Much like how the Peacock male does to the female. The historical connection to ones' root culture still manifests in the arts and music. Creativity is such a subconscious connection to ones' ancestry.
Only in the United States do we have such a disdainful attitude toward anything African and that is also from the African American community as well. It is the evidence of and a testimony to the horrendous effects of chattel slavery, and destruction of Indigenous Native Peoples’ culture, to the minds and souls of African and Native American descendants.
My friend Tom Brier recorded a GREAT hot ragtime rendition of "Texas Tommy Swing" as track 1 on his first CD "Rising Star" which you can find online. I think you'd need permission to use it, but try emailing Tom and/or Stomp Off Records.
Each generation thinks they have invented a new dance, but as this shows the roots of every dance is way way older than you imagine. Well done for posting....very educational for us all
and what happen with the music? :S
ragazzaincahuasi 2 months ago
wonderfull! This is so similar to cuban rueda, the way of dancing salsa...
tangoetc 8 months ago
In African tribal dancing the males showed off their dancing skills and adornment skills to the females and she would dance with different ones choosing the one she wanted to be with. Much like how the Peacock male does to the female. The historical connection to ones' root culture still manifests in the arts and music. Creativity is such a subconscious connection to ones' ancestry.
DrAyaba 8 months ago
Only in the United States do we have such a disdainful attitude toward anything African and that is also from the African American community as well. It is the evidence of and a testimony to the horrendous effects of chattel slavery, and destruction of Indigenous Native Peoples’ culture, to the minds and souls of African and Native American descendants.
DrAyaba 8 months ago
I watch this while listening to "Too Much Mustard"!
edwardianpromenade 1 year ago
I wish I could hear what they're dancing to! This is just incredible. Who knew they were dancing like this back then. I just love it!
nebneb255 1 year ago
wow . . . this is incredible footage! I wish I could go back in time to see what else they were doing!
gethotkeepmovin 1 year ago
Wow -- I want to do the Texas Tommy!!
plgeis 1 year ago
This is fantastic! THANKS!
My friend Tom Brier recorded a GREAT hot ragtime rendition of "Texas Tommy Swing" as track 1 on his first CD "Rising Star" which you can find online. I think you'd need permission to use it, but try emailing Tom and/or Stomp Off Records.
KawhackitaRag 1 year ago
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chas63 2 years ago
Oops! 1914, you say! I'm astonished. Thank you.
ebronken 3 years ago
Each generation thinks they have invented a new dance, but as this shows the roots of every dance is way way older than you imagine. Well done for posting....very educational for us all
spottie999 4 years ago
Thank you and thank you tube for this
johnwally 4 years ago
awesome...
ScotAF 5 years ago
What a wonderful blend of Victorian Quadrille, Ragtime dancing and something very like swing.
Tiranloblanc 5 years ago
taste like swing, smells like swing...lol
twobarbreak 5 years ago
This is amazing!
RhythmJunkie 5 years ago
yuuuuuup ! :)
twobarbreak 5 years ago