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| Native name | Haitian Creole: Nago |
|---|---|
| Etymology | Fon: yoruba |
| Genre | Haitian Vodou |
| Tempo | the 2/4 or 4/4 meter rhythm |
| Instrument | Rada drums |
| Origin | Yoruba peoples |
| Related dances | Rada Rite (Yanvalou, Zepaule, Mahi, Ibo) |
Nago dance is a warrior dance performed during the Rada rituals of Haitian Vodou in reference to Ogou or Shango. The dance is an invocation to the Loa (deity). It channels the warriors fire, emphasizing strength, sharp movements, and resilience.[1]
Description
[edit]The dance is describes by footwork, marching, and aggressive machete battle movements
Nago is also used to describe African Diaspora of Yoruba origin.
Nago Zepòl (Nago Shoulders) are a faster dance where the drumming speeds up
Origins
[edit]Nago dance originates from West Africa. Derived from the Yoruba peoples of present-day Nigeria area.
See also
[edit]- Haitian music
- Haitian art
- Haitian culture
- Haitian mythology
- Haitian Vodou drumming
- Afro-Caribbean music
References
[edit]- ^ "The Guinea room". Médiathèque Caraïbe (Laméca) (in French). Retrieved 27 November 2025.
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