"Portuguese" Style and Luso-African Identity

African American culture draws upon a rich body of traditions from Africa, Latin America, and the South, and folklore is fundamental to the African American heritage. The first wor...

Manoel de Oliveira is the only filmmaker whose career spans from the silent era to the digital age, and yet there is little written in English about his extensive filmography. This...

Most who think about African American religion limit themselves to black churches, or perhaps to aspects of Islamic thought and practice. But a close look at the religious landscap...

“Portuguese cinema has become increasingly prominent on the international film festival circuit, proving the country’s size belies its cultural impact. From the prestige of directo...

The African American influence on popular culture is among the most sweeping and lasting this country has seen. Despite a history of institutionalized racism, black artists, entert...

Abstract This book offers an introduction to geographical indications (GIs) with a focus on Africa. GIs are productsthat have a specific geographical origin and poss...

African American folklore dates back 240 years and has had a significant impact on American culture from the slavery period to the modern day. This encyclopedia provides accessible...

Recovering the African Feminine Divine in Literature, the Arts, and Practice: Yemonja Awakening provides context to the myriad ways in which the African feminine divine is being re...