Harlem Globetrotters Blog

I'd like to start off by saying that I have seen the Globetrotters play and it is truly a remarkable experience. The ease at which the game is played and the difficult shots/tricks are performed is truly remarkable and the fans really enjoy themselves. With that being said, I think it's clear what Black aesthetics are present in their performance. The first is the aesthetic of cool. I say this because they are doing all these things with such ease. The majority of their things would be very hard for the average joe but they make it look easy and have a certain charismatic approach to the game. The other thing is call and response. This is as easy as them performing these things, and the crowd responding with cheers and applause to the actions of the Globetrotters.