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Music of Maroons - Smithsonian Folkways
Cultural Retention and Syncretism
- Languages: Creation of Creole languages, combining African languages with those of the colonizers.
- Religious Practices: Syncretism of African spiritual beliefs with Christianity and indigenous practices.
- Music and Dance: Preservation and evolution of African rhythms, dances, and instruments, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of the Americas.
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