What are some of the cultural influences in contemporary Morocco?
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• Morocco is part of the contemporary Arab world, but also shows a French presence since Morocco only became independent form France in 1956. (Maghrebi culture is likewise a notable cultural feature of France.)
• Morocco's proximity to Europe has made the country more accessible to Westerners than other more remote countries of the Arab world (e.g., Syria, or Saudi Arabia). "Following independence, the country became a magnet for counterculture musicians [and writers]" (e.g., Ornette Colman, the Rolling Stones, Timothy Leary)
• North African music and musicians are being introduced to an international fan base.
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The years 1954 and 1955 were pivotal in the evolution from black rhythm-and-blues to the emergence of white rock ‘n' roll. What occurred during these years to make them so significant?
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Modulation refers to the use modes instead of scales in music.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Patter songs features
A. multisyllabic texts. B. tuneful settings. C. incredible rapidity. D. all of the above
Bloodline: Big Family No. 2 references the Chinese governmental policy of restricting married couples to ____
a. live with extended relatives b. never live apart c. stay together forever d. have only one child