DJing Accross Cultures. Antonio T. Tiongson Jr.

Antonio T. Tiongson Jr. focuses his writing on the role of Djing cross multiple cultures. Although Djing has been associated with African American culture, today Djing is not limited to those of African American decent. As stated in the article, this is not due to the idea that other people are merely adopting the culture of another. In contrast, they strongly integrate and associate Djing with their own cultural identity. This demonstrates the dynamic traits of culture. The concept and popularity of Djing may of originated with the African American population, however this does not exclusively distinguish Djing as an African American activity. To a degree, Filipino Djs use the art in a similar fission as Djs of other races and cultures to express their own cultural identity. The final paragraph of the “Foregrounding Lived Experience” really demonstrates the evolution of cultural tools and integration of external experiences. Filipinos identify with this art as their own, not something that was adopted form another source. The simple act of Djing is not the sole connection of culture but everything that is encompassed with it. The experiences, the music, and the style are all influence and express the cultural identity of the artist. Through the dynamic nature of this medium, there is a great potential for cultural understanding and exchange. There is a common plane in which members of different cultures are able to connect and relate with one another. Through this, it combats the initial view that culture is static and certain views are only associated with a specific culture.