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Where Ululation Is Practiced

In case you are unclear on exactly what ululation is:

 

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The thing I am surprised by, a little anyway, is that enslaved people were kidnapped from a region in which ululation was practiced, and yet it was never passed down through the generations to where any of the descendants can or do practice it today.

I expressed this to Google Gemini, and this is how it explains why this is:

That is a really fascinating observation, and you’ve pointed out a genuine mystery of cultural transmission. Ululation—that high-pitched, rapid tongue-trilling vocal sound—is incredibly widespread across West, East, and Southern Africa. Yet, you don't typically hear it in traditional African American music or worship today.

While the exact physical technique of tongue-trilling largely faded out in the United States, historians and ethnomusicologists point out that the vocal impulse and function behind it didn't actually disappear—it morphed into something else entirely.

American slavery ruthlessly dismantled the specific communal structures required to pass down ululation, which forced that powerful vocal energy to adapt to survival.

1. The Disruption of the Ritual Context

In many African cultures, ululation isn't just a random sound; it is a highly specific social tool. It is traditionally practiced by women to mark major communal transitions: celebrating a wedding, welcoming home victorious warriors, honoring a birth, or expressing intense grief at a funeral.

When people were kidnapped and enslaved, those exact social frameworks were shattered. Plantations intentionally mixed people from different linguistic and ethnic groups to prevent communication and rebellion. Without the stable, recognized tribal rituals of weddings, births, and homecomings, the specific social cues that triggered ululation were stripped away.

2. Systematic Suppression by Slaveholders

White enslavers and overseers were deeply terrified of Black collective sound. They recognized that music and vocalizations could be used to pass codes or coordinate revolts. Just as drums were famously banned across most of the American South after slave rebellions in the 1700s, loud, distinctively "foreign" vocalizations were heavily policed.

While an enslaved person might get away with singing a melody because a white overseer just heard it as "work music," the piercing, unmistakable sound of ululation would immediately draw attention and punishment. To survive, expressions of raw emotion had to become more covert.

3. Evolutionary Mutation: Field Hollers and Moans

Because the raw emotional need to project sound over long distances and express intense feelings couldn't be beaten out of people, ululation mutated into alternative vocal styles:

• The Field Holler: Enslaved laborers developed the "field holler" or "cry"—a loud, wordless, highly melismatic (shifting pitches on a single syllable) vocalization used to communicate across fields. It utilized falsetto, bends, and blue notes rather than a tongue trill.

• The "Moan" and the "Shout": As enslaved people were forced to adopt Christianity, they brought their acoustic heritage into the early Praise Houses. The intense, ecstatic joy or grief that would have triggered an ululation in Africa instead became the collective, deep "moan" or the ecstatic "hoop" and shout of Black church traditions.

• The Musical Legacy: When you listen to a traditional blues singer bend a note into a piercing falsetto, or a gospel singer execute a breathtaking vocal run that leaves the words behind entirely, you are listening to the direct evolutionary descendants of that original African vocal impulse.

The physical mechanism changed from the tongue to the throat and vocal cords, but the spirit—using pure, non-lexical human sound to express what words cannot—remained unbroken.

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Not a map but really interesting insight into how residents of certain countries view countries of the EU. Most of the people surveyed live in EU countries but there are a few surprises here, not the least of which is the people of the United States were not surveyed.

And what does everybody except Denmark and Estonia against Finland, anyway?

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This would have scared our parents' generation. 

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I can't remember whether I haven't posted this one before but wow. 

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On 6/19/2026 at 5:15 PM, chasfh said:

Not a map but really interesting insight into how residents of certain countries view countries of the EU. Most of the people surveyed live in EU countries but there are a few surprises here, not the least of which is the people of the United States were not surveyed.

And what does everybody except Denmark and Estonia against Finland, anyway?

Must just be geography that gives Finland a bad rap, because it's so near to Russia, So far from Japan, as well as 
quite a long way from Cairo.  Guess the EU just isn't into Pony trekking.

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2 hours ago, chasfh said:

I can't remember whether I haven't posted this one before but wow. 

A lot of things in the Soviet sphere of influence were doing great in the 1970s.   It's kind of shocking how much changed between 1981 and 1989.  

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The Geographical Center of Vietnam is in Laos, and The Geographical Center of Laos is in Thailand.

Edited June 27 by chasfh

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Greece vs Turkey Population Between 1927 and 2024

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The second largest religion in each state

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Kind of funny

 

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I may live in Assenisipia, but my heart will always be in Metropotamia.

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“Is this Spanish Louisiana?”

”No, it’s Iowa.”

”Could’ve sworn is was Spanish Louisiana.”

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Map Of Important Roman Cities In 117 AD With Estimated Populations

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Where You Can Find Sheep In Europe

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Map Of Cultural Regions of the United States

Here’s an overview of the regions shown:

1. Cascadia: Covers the Pacific Northwest, including parts of Washington, Oregon, and California. Known for its lush forests, progressive culture, and environmentalism.
2. NorCal and SoCal (Northern and Southern California): California is split due to distinct cultural differences, with NorCal emphasizing liberal politics, and wine country, while SoCal is more associated with entertainment, beaches, and a diverse urban culture.
3. Bay Area: Major focus on tech.
4. Great Basin: Encompasses Nevada and parts of surrounding states, characterized by desert landscapes and a unique mix of outdoor recreation and libertarian culture.
5. Southwest: Includes Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of neighboring states, known for its strong Native American and Hispanic influences, desert landscapes, and Southwestern art and cuisine.
6. Texas: A culturally distinct region with a blend of Southern, Western, and Mexican influences, characterized by its own unique identity in food, music, and politics.
7. Rio Grande: Located along the Texas-Mexico border, emphasizing Hispanic culture, bilingualism, and a mix of Tex-Mex traditions.
8. Rocky Mountains: Spanning the mountainous areas of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana, this region is known for outdoor recreation, rural communities, and a mix of conservative and independent political views.
9. Northern and Southern Great Plains: These regions cover the vast plains of the Midwest, known for agriculture, small-town life, and conservative cultural values.
10. Great Lakes: Encompasses states bordering the Great Lakes, with a focus on manufacturing history, urban centers, and a blend of Midwestern culture.
11. Northwoods: A heavily forested region in the northern Midwest, known for outdoor activities like hunting and fishing, with a rugged, small-town feel.
12. Upper Midwest and Lower Midwest: These areas are quintessentially Midwestern, known for farming, manufacturing, and a blend of conservative and progressive values.
13. Ohio River Valley: A transitional area between the Midwest and Appalachia with its own unique blend of blue-collar culture, riverside cities, and historical significance.
14. Ozarks: A distinct region of Missouri and Arkansas characterized by mountains, country music, and a strong sense of regional identity.
15. Upper South: These regions capture the traditional culture of the South, with strong influences of Southern hospitality, country music, and Civil War history.
16. Deep South: The heart of traditional Southern culture, known for its historical ties to agriculture, slavery, civil rights history, and distinct regional dialects.
17. Acadiana and Gulf Coast: Known for Cajun and Creole cultures, seafood, and a vibrant mix of French, Spanish, and African influences.
18. Central Florida and South Florida: Culturally distinct regions due to diverse populations, tourism, and a blend of Latin American, Caribbean, and Southern influences.
19. New England: Known for its colonial history, distinct accents, seafood, and liberal politics, this area is culturally unique within the Northeastern United States.
20. Upstate NY, Upper Appalachia, and Lower Appalachia: These regions are characterized by rural landscapes, a mix of traditional American and Appalachian cultures, and a strong sense of local identity.
21. Mid-Atlantic South, Chesapeake, NYC Metro: Each with distinct urban and suburban cultures, heavily influenced by historical settlement patterns, urbanization, and diverse populations.

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WTH, Georgia?

This is WTH:

First Readmission (1868): During Presidential Reconstruction, Georgia abolished slavery and repealed its secession ordinance but elected ex-Confederates to office, creating friction with Congress.

Radical Republicans enacted the First Reconstruction Act (1867), placing Georgia under military rule. Under General John Pope, voter registration included freedmen, and a constitutional convention was held in 1868.

Georgia was readmitted to the Union after ratifying the 14th Amendment and electing a Republican governor, Rufus Bullock. However, racial tensions escalated, with events like the Camilla massacre and the expulsion of 33 Black legislators from the state assembly.

Second Readmission (1870): These events led Congress to reinstate military rule in Georgia in December 1869.

General Alfred H. Terry replaced ex-Confederates in the legislature with Republican runners-up, reinstated expelled Black legislators, and secured a Republican majority.

Georgia ratified the 15th Amendment in early 1870 and was readmitted to the Union a second time on July 15, 1870, becoming the last Confederate state to re-join.