So I just discovered (don't judge me if I'm late) that folks are saying the Harlem Shake originated from a form of Ethiopian dance called "Eskista". I've known about the dance just not what it was called. It also happens to come from my favorite genre of music. As for the dance itself, it's a lot harder than it looks (trust me).
I see no similarities between it and the Harlem Shake, but if I had to choose, I like the Ethiopian version better.
American Negroes sure can ruin a beautiful thing.
*SN* I hope you watched the whole video from the Eskista link. It's from Ethiopian Idol. Wait til the end when the judges are talking...such a beautiful language. I must master this tongue. Also, I totally know that the words to the song she was dancing to...it's on my iTunes, although I have no idea what I'm saying.
I see no similarities between it and the Harlem Shake, but if I had to choose, I like the Ethiopian version better.
American Negroes sure can ruin a beautiful thing.
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