Talk:Cakewalk

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removed "WORST EXAMPLES EVER" from end of article, 'cause that seemed kind of random.

PlainJane 10:34, 2 April 2006 (UTC) it may be worth linking to some recently uploaded digital files recorded of original gramaphone recordings of cake walk music. I'll add them when I can remember the links.

[edit] Anyone have sources for this?

"The dance was invented as a satirical parody of the formal European dances preferred by white slaveowners ..." - seems a bit far fetched to me... Jim whitson 08:55, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

far-fetched?... it's common knowledge, at least I thought it was.