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Cultural Appropriation Concerns in Guinea

Introduction to the Issue

• After Guinean artists publicly denounced cultural appropriation by Latin American artists, the Guinean Alliance for the Development of Dance and Percussion issued a statement addressing these concerns.

Meeting with Cultural Authorities

• The AGDP welcomed high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Culture at the Youth House of Matam to collaboratively seek solutions regarding foreign artists misrepresenting Guinean culture.

Actions Against Misrepresentation

• The Ministry representatives discussed measures aimed at combating individuals who distort Guinean culture by posing as instructors without proper authorization or official documentation.

Future Communications

• Further information regarding decisions made during this meeting will be communicated later, indicating ongoing efforts to address these cultural issues.