Firstly, Hip-hop is a form of popular culture which started among young black people in the United States in the 1980s. It includes rap music and graffiti art.

In Colombia’s historic town of San Basilio de Palenque, Hip hop helped to resurrect its old language. 

Colombia has 68 indigenous languages and many of them are under threat of going extinct but these are part of a cultural heritage that is important for its residents. 

Contrary to what one might think, English isn’t the international language of hip-hop.

Like Hip-hop, their old language has existed for many years and with this musical genre, it isn’t ready to disappear. 

It’s the case of Kombilesa Mi with its musical group which emphasizes language and identity through its music, with words and phrases accessible to everybody. But in general, hip-hop describes living hard conditions in these countries, and the hardness of the streets for the population. « Singers » of hip-hop are often optimistic. 

Kombilesa Mi with its musical group has adapted the traditional Palenque music to the new hip-hop, it is for the renewal of hip-hop. 

Hip-hop gives information on the past of people or of a city for example, it’s the case for Palenquo because hip-hop in this city is a form of social protest that gives rap folklórico palenquero its sense of immediacy. 

Hip-hop gives information on the past of people or city for example, it’s the case for Palenquo because hip-hop in this city has a form of social protest. 

In the past, around 18th century, San Basilio was a symbol of resistance, because it was the first free settlement in America  with this particular history, this town has strengthen its power, and that occurs in its culture, identity and language. 

It’s the only settlement among many that has survived until now, and for citizens it is very important to keep and preserve it. But the hip-hop palanque singers don’t want guitars or new instruments because they want the same things as in the past : the folkloric aspect in particular with dances such as Mapalé.

Hip-hop was added to the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The most popular hip-hop singer in this world is Juicy by The Notorious B.I.G., aka Biggie Smalls. In the hip-hop world, Juicy was an icon, and fans are expected to know the first verse by heart. 

It’s like I said before, this music genre doesn’t judge, it accompanies and helps people who need it , it serves to tell a story, and allows them a chance to fight. 

Moreover, a tv reality show was created in 2002, and it deals with Juicy so the younger kids would know who that hip hop icon was.  

Lastly, this genre encourages its listeners to speak out, it is the case for the Palenque community. 

All kinds of  music can’t be interesting  to everybody but they all tell a story whether it’s about a person, a city or an imaginary world, you just have to pay attention to it.

Jeane NICOLAS

 

Sources : BBC / http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20191024-how-hip-hop-is-saving-a-dying-colombian-language / http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20191007-why-juicy-is-the-greatest-hip-hop-song-of-all-time

The coronavirus epidemic which appeared in China in December has already killed more than 1,000 people in the country. Although the number of contaminations detected daily seems to be stabilizing, the conclusion that its peak has been exceeded cannot be proclaimed. Today, the economic impact of this epidemic is being felt more and more, especially in the fashion world.

This Monday, February 10, 2020, the organizers of Shanghai Fashion Week, which should have taken place from March 26 to April 2, announced the cancellation of the event while reassuring their partners about a possible postponement of it. This news represents a negative economic impact for the country knowing that the fashion week in Shanghai is one of the most awaited of the year. Attracting big international names and having served as a springboard for some iconic Chinese creators in the world, its absence in the calendar of the fashion month in Asia will lead to a decline as for the visibility of the new collections and their sale to large buyers.

Internationally, during New York Fashion Week, creators such as Lena Luo and Ekcee Chan were not present after the show of their brand Luooif Studio due to travel restrictions and measures implemented in the United States to prevent the spread of the virus. In the case of France, the Chinese designer Jarel Zhang, who appears on the calendar of the Parisian Fashion Week, announced the cancellation of his show in March « in order to guarantee the good health and the security of the two countries and to reduce the number of contacts ”.

Apart from the absence of creators, Chinese models or the cancellation of certain fashion shows, the economic impact is also felt for other brands. Chinese consumers are among the most important global buyers, particularly in the Haute Couture and Fashion sector. Faced with this problem, major fashion organizations in Italy and France have decided to set up remote visual communication platforms to allow Chinese creators or consumers to take advantage of fashion shows remotely.

Gwenola

Sources consulted :
– Shanghai Fashion Week canceled amid coronavirus outbreak – CNN Style

Since September there have been some important bushfires in Australia. They have become very dangerous. To understand this phenomenon, the world has to ask itself why there are bushfires in Australia. Scientists claim it is because of global heating. This natural catastrophe has political and environmental consequences.

To reduce global temperatures in the country, it will be very important to reduce emissions. Furthermore, there is another challenge for Australia to reduce emissions. Indeed, this is one of the world’s biggest exporters of coal. However, to limit global warming, scientists say that it should gradually stop its production. Unfortunately, coal production being one of the country’s economic strengths. The government, especially Scott Morisson the Prime Minister, does not want to stop the production now. To improve the situation, he prefers to set up EFR (Emission Funds Reduction), it means increasing budgets to help businesses and farmers to reduce their emissions.

Despite these initiatives, the Australian government remains highly criticized by scientists for its decisions which are not helping not helping the current climate situation as much as possible, especially by scientists.

Maëva

Sources :

→ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/13/explainer-what-are-the-underlying-causes-of-australias-shocking-bushfire-season

→ https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-51094919

→ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-50869565

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Meghan Markle and Harry, after their decision to leave the Royal Family and become financially independent , have decided to live most of the time in Canada, and sometimes in the United Kingdom. But their welcoming in Canada isn’t well seen by the Canadians.

74% of the inhabitants are against the fact they must pay more tax for the security of these newcomers. They aren’t going to be treated differently from the others. In the United Kingdom, Harry and Meghan spent 1 million euros for their personal security. But in fact, the couple still remains well-protected, about fifteen people including soldiers, security cameras are there for their safety in their new house in Vancouver, Canada.

Their decision to leave the Royal Family is due to several causes. Since their meeting in June, 2016 Harry and Meghan’s couple was at the heart of a controversy. The main reason was they wanted to become financially independent and to live between the UK and Canada, where they have been living with their 8-month-baby since Christmas.

The Duke of Sussex, has always allied with his wife who has constantly been facing racism and media abuse. Meghan Markle, who has become the target of the British press, was born from an Afro-American mother which has been frowned upon by the citizens. But love took over everything that’s why he absolutely doesn’t want his wife to experience the same thing as his mother, Lady Diana, who died in 1997 after a car accident while trying to flee the paparazis.

For example, Harry and Meghan threatened to sue the British media after they had published pictures of Meghan with her son Archie. In addition, she always had problems with the media which has always critized her incartations to protocol, her clothes, her positions, the education given to her son, even her social and ethnic origins.

What will happen in the future for The Royal Family, Harry and Meghan Markle ? And will the relationship between Harry and Prince William survive the scandal ?

WIETZEL Charlène

SOURCES

Source of the article : https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/09/world/europe/duchess-sussex-prince.html?searchResultPosition=1

Source of the first picture : https://www.rtl.fr/culture/medias-people/video-meghan-markle-et-harry-madonna-leur-propose-de-vivre-a-new-york-7800043857

Source of the second picture : https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-11/prince-harry-meghan-markle-exodus-is-monarchy-relevant-in-2020/11854722