How has Brazil's African heritage affected its culture today?

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Answer:Explanation:A lot, specially in northeast and southwest.I think thats a lot complicated to say how exacly much is because most of african culture in Brazil was not just copy and paste but created here as well.The Camdoble, for example, its Brazilian in the way that its a mix of different african religions, mixed again some Amerindians traditions and mixed again with catholicism. But not stop here, the catholicism itself is a lot mixed as well with theses African religions, no wonder a lot of people are Catholic AND Candomble, theres a big relationship between Catholic Saints and Candomble Orishas.It means that a lot of things which we may think that is african maybe is not, and a lot of things that not seems african may really is.The most agnostic answer its say that is 33% African, 33% European, 33% Ameridian, 0,5% Middle East and 0,5% East Asian. Probably is not that, probably is more European (50%?) and less Ameridian, but its a good way to start.

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Answer:The most agnostic answer its say that is 33% African, 33% European, 33% Ameridian, 0,5% Middle East and 0,5% East Asian. Probably is not that, probably is more European (50%?) and less Ameridian, but its a good way to start.553 viewsRelated QuestionsMore Answers BelowDo people of African or partial-African heritage in Brazil feel kinship or closeness with blacks in Africa?What is the African legacy in Brazilian culture?Does African culture have anything to do with traditions?Is Brazil culturally more African than South American?Why don't some Mexican people recognize their African heritage?Tiago Luiz Dos Santos, lived in Florianpolis, SC, BrazilAuthor has 223 answers and 389.9K answer viewsIts difficult for me to answer this A2A because I am originally from South of Brazil, where the African impact is almost non-existent. But here is what I can afirm for sure.Brazil is not an African nation outside of Africa as many sugests. The reason behind it, is that africans were absorbed through centuries of racial mixing with Europeans and Native indians. So you may have to search a lot until you find a person that is 100% african in Brazil. But the African influence is huge in cultural terms.To name a few:- Music: Samba, Pagode, Funk, Frevo and others that I cant remember;- CarSponsored by CapitalOne ShoppingBefore you shop at Amazon Prime, read this.The dead giveaway that tells you when Amazons giving you a better price than other retailers.Julie Swiss, BSc Psychology UFRJ, MSc PUC-RioAuthor has 3.3K answers and 1.8M answer viewsIf you compare Brazil to other South American countries you clearly the African legacy to Brazilian culture stands out. Music, a strong Brazilian expression, samba especially, is African in originboth music and dance. Samba de roda, maculel, jongo, maxixe, lundu157 views Answer requested by Weston BennionRelated QuestionsDo people of African or partial-African heritage in Brazil feel kinship or closeness with blacks in Africa?What is the African legacy in Brazilian culture?Does African culture have anything to do with traditions?Is Brazil culturally more African than South American?Why don't some Mexican people recognize their African heritage?What factors have affected African society and culture?What is the importance of African culture?What is unique about African culture?What do you like about African culture?Why is it important for African Americans to know their cultural heritage and ancestral history?What are the main elements and legacies of African cultural heritage found in the United States?What is African culture?Do you love the African culture?Do Africans think Black People of American Heritage appropriating African cultures?How strong is the African culture in Africa?Related QuestionsDo people of African or partial-African heritage in Brazil feel kinship or closeness with blacks in Africa?What is the African legacy in Brazilian culture?Does African culture have anything to do with traditions?Explanation: