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Film, Video Ag'ya, Martinique Fieldwork, 1936

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Title

  • Ag'ya, Martinique Fieldwork, 1936

Headings

  • -  L'Ag'Ya

Notes

  • -  Filmed in Martinique by Katherine Dunham in 1936 on 16mm, this clip features the combat dance ag’ya. The film is a compilation of travel and dance footage in Martinique and Jamaica. The footage of Martinique features scenes of the capital of Fort de France as well as the towns of Saint Pierre and Vauclin. The dance footage includes extensive scenes of the combat dance ag’ya and dancers performing the béguine. Filmed in Kingston, Jamaican footage includes scenes at a public dance hall and the dance known as Shay Shay. (Content)
  • -  VXD8782 (videorecording identifier)

Form

  • motion picture

Extent

  • Duration: 0:52:21

Repository

  • Motion Picture Section

Online Format

  • video

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