African tribes who were brought to India as a slave in 17th century by Portuguese were named siddis.They were lost African in India.Although they came at first as slaves, they were so successful as fighters that they at times usurped power from the rulers they were supposed to be serving. Yet they are now struggling at the margins of Indian society.
Without proper guidelines they don’t know how to lead the Life, their only income is traditional African-derived musical genre called "goma".Every Sunday they do rehearsal for the goma dance.
Siddis says that they were asked to perform dances in marriage functions, and government function since government believes that their goma dance is a Symbol Of Respect. They were also ready to spread their traditional dance if they are given a chance.
Thus Music is only key that can unlock their past.
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