Wow! I’ve been binge watching these videos since yesterday. He is actually conducting the drummers and other musicians. His foot work and rhythm is one of the best so far. Wish I was there to witness this first hand.
I'm from the ivory coast so i'll explain. The dance is named after Djela Lou Zaouli (Djela daughter of Zaouli), the daughter of a chief. She was rumored to be the most beautiful woman of her time. That's why the masks are painted with colorful and feminine traits, as well as gazelle's horns. The gazelle is a symbol of feminine beauty. They created the mask to pay homage to her beauty.
1. So, this "Zaouli" was a chief, and "Zaouli" was his daughter. So, could we call "Zaouli" a "princess"? 2. Now, that is a _man_ doing that dance celebrating her beauty. Is he not a little embarrassed to be playing the part of a girl? 😒
@@TheNoiseySpectator her full name is Djela (beautiful) Lou (daughter of) Zaouli. And no, this is not embarrassing since the creators of the danse themselves were probably men. Also, in Africa, women do not dance under masks. It's reserved for men.
@@TheNoiseySpectator and about whetherto call her a princess, in western ivorian tribes, we don't have monarchies but democracy. The chief is elected among the respected members of the clan so since he isn't technically a king, I wouldn't call his daughter a princess.
This authentic art of the highest level with no electronic frills, just raw talent of artists in perfect harmony with their rhythms, produced by homemade percussion instruments. What an experience witnessing this spectacle! You can see how African rhythms have spread all over the Caribbean, Central and South America, not to mention North America.
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I'm Colombian and on our Atlantic and Caribbean coasts we also do these traditional African dances. We call it Champeta. I love you Africa. Thank you for your gifts!
I'm a white woman from the states (married to an African performer from Zimbabwe) & I can honestly, say after living with my husband for the best (8) months of my life with him in Zim, there is no place on the planet as magical as Africa...It was soooo unbelievable & the people soooo beyond kind, when I had to return to the states in 2016, I cried hysterically all the way back. Though we've been in the states for 6 years now, not a day has gone by, I don't dream of returning & finally we are going to try to return permanently. The cultures, the animals, the beauty is astounding there. God bless Africa.
I have been watching many traditional/cultural dances from all over the world.. The Zaouli dance is my all time favorite. From the story behind it, to the technique and the amazing costume. It's absolutely mesmerizing. I sure hope the young embrace their heritage and keep this dance alive for all future generations. ❤
I think it's the other way around, and the drummers are keeping up with him. Reminds of the Bomba dance from Puerto Rico minus the outfit and the drums that are being used.
Most African drums talk, you only need a shared cultural background to understand the language of the drums. This is what scholars call speech extension. The dancers actually or most likely are communicating somehow.
I thank you for the beautiful video the beautiful young man the music made me so happy it allowed me to see my culture at 82 years old I thank you for the beautiful video piece of love it truly touches my heart again I say thank you
Somewhere on RU-vid there's a video of a Zaouli festival in a big village, and sure enough the kids are following the dancers around when they're not performing and trying to duplicate the moves. I'm sure that's how it starts.
@@helloworld-vp1xg Adam and Eve are children from Africa before "he who must not be named" took them to region in the "The Fertile Crescent" where the three great rivers intersect AKA Garden of Eden...
My Aunt and Uncle were with the US State Department, and we're stationed in the Ivory Coast for a bit. They brought back one of these masks they purchased as a gift for my family. Sadly, they couldn't convey the awesomeness of the dances, so I am so glad to find these videos, years later.
I have never seen anything like this, this is beautiful..... And I just love how the guy is just kinda in sync with the drums.... It's amazing ❤️.... Much love, all the way from South Africa 💕💋
Part of my ethnicity comes from Africa. But my heart swells with PRIDE to see all the ways people of every culture express so beautifully their history.
Самая мощная и неубиваемая подвеска 💪💪💪👏👏👏оригинально красиво и на это можно смотреть вечно 👍👍👍здоровья этому супер танцору) его ноги это всё что ему нужно для счастья 👏👏👏Браво
Eso se yama cultura y tradiciones de los pueblos y cuesta mucho años de trabajo para lograr que sean reconocidos por sus pueblos. Que viva la cultura mundial y todos los que la representan. Muy bella está tradicional forma de baile. Bueno el vídeo.
Dorthea Ward I’m well versed with my direct line ancestors culture ...Africa is a huge home still learning and exploring about my sisters and brothers from the west
ya no hay nada que decir es un maestro y señor del arte , aparte del espectaculo fino que nos otorga se merece un gran aplauso , es el amo de la danza , aqui en sudamerica los admiramos mucho ,,, desde peru un gran saludo a este digno pueblo, que si hace cultura...
I can’t stop watching these videos, it’s to the point I’ve shared with all of my close friends about the zaouli dancers. Their craft is just so extraordinary and I love to see it so much. I wish I knew french so I could understand the documentary videos, they have such a hold on my attention and curiosity. I do have to say, this dancer is probably on my top 3 favorites...he’s incredibly skilled, but alluring as well...and I can’t lie about how handsome he is too😳. I wish I could see one of these dances in person.
zed zed his face is not visible, but he is a handsome person in general. His dedication and skill level, as well as the kind of character he takes on to perform is what I find attractive about him. He’s enigmatic so in a sense I guess I find him handsome as a whole..? It’s hard to articulate my words, I apologize if this doesn’t make much sense😅
I might be mistaken, but I believe this dancer's name is Loh Samuel and he also dances in a purple outfit with white and purple leggings. Whatever the case, and whoever either dancer is, he is the best I have seen at this kind of dance, in these videos. He can appear to be sliding/moon walking, in any direction he wants, with either or both feet, with the really high speed bouncing off the front of his feet. Simply amazing.
@@Guayabero1977 it was a joke dumbass. They were black, this person is black, they had rhythm this person has rhythm. They can move their legs like crazy, this person can move their legs like crazy.
I don't like dancing........except this. There's just so much culture and history in this dance. I would be honored to witness this firsthand. It would be a cherished memory for sure.
So proud of my culture 😤! I’m a hip hop dancer, and i can recognize some steps and footworks were inspired by this kind of dancing. I’ll be in this area in February and I hope I’ll have the oppportunity to dan e with them 🤞🏽🙏🏽
OMG!!! Such amazing footwork! I wouldn't have believed this kind of movement was possible to achieve with the human body, if I hadn't seen it for myself. It's a God given skill! 🙏😂🙏
My son has African bloodline from his father he is from Tanzania.. I love culture I'm also aboriginal my son has strong cultural root which I have been bless with n himself
Once upon we welcomed someone on our shores with all this rich culture and the outcome were decades of bloodshed and suffering...that still chills my nerves to this moment ... Am happy to see those kids watching.
To the left are the children. The drummers are mostly seated and the dancer has a big mask on his head. I personally don't think he's bigger than the rest, but I could be wrong.
Beautiful piece. Most African drums talk, you only need a shared cultural background to understand the language of the drums. This is what scholars call speech extension. The dancers actually or most likely are communicating somehow.
Fantastic both dancing and drumming. Great rhythm at, as best I could tell, an 8 count at between 2 and 3 seconds. Difficult to discern, but fast and consistent. I could get hooked on this.
Similar to Igbo traditional music from Enugu. West Africa is the capital/ originators of rhythmic steps and dancing. Our ancestors took it to the new world! Igbos were even rapping traditionally especially when they gave eulogy at burials! Good work.
This time it ain't just the skill shown, his strength and style, this time I see his humour. (I hope he doesn't mind me saying 'him' or 'his'!?)...he's got comic timing & conducts & carries his audience well.😅👏💞 Bravo! Encore! Encore!!!👍😘
Greetings from Colombia, in my country this dance remains today as a music called "champeta", orginal from slaves that were brouthg to america (latinamerica) by spain
