indigenous

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The group fused indigenous Zulu songs and dances with South African isicathamiya, an acapella tradition frequently accompanied by a soft, shuffling style of dance.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The Maoists said they were fighting for the rights of marginalised indigenous people in forest regions, where mining companies also eye valuable resources.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

"There are things that, when we study them, with our present-day criteria, our values, obviously cannot make us feel proud," Felipe said while visiting an exhibition on indigenous Mexican women in Madrid's National Archaeological Museum.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

“Neither ground nor air campaigns are effective at defeating an indigenous armed movement,” said Randa Slim, Middle East program director at the Stimson Center think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Most of them have graduated already, and some go to Santa Juana de Chantal, which I guess must be the colegio for indigenous students.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau