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Section title: Africans
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Culture

Music

Music is very important in African-Canadian communities. Spirituals and gospel music play a large part in church services, and music is an important part of any celebration. Many African Canadians have become world-class popular, rap, gospel and classical musicians, as well as actors, poets, writers and playwrights.

Crafts

African-Canadians made crafts such as baskets, rugs and wreaths, both to use in their homes and to sell at the market or door-to-door. They also made quilts to use on their beds, and toys for their children.

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