Wednesday, January 13, 2010

THEME NOVEMBER - traditional music and dance

Post about music in their respective cultures. Each posting will answer the questions below.

1) Which culture does this music represent?
2) Why did you choose to write about this type of music?
a) Do you like it? How does it make you feel when you listen to it?
b) When and by whom were you first introduced to this type of music?
3) What is the history behind the music, meaning how did it originate and how did it become popular?
4) Who likes this type of music? Is there a particular gender, ethnicity, race, or age group which listens to this type of music more than another?
5) Where (in what setting) do people tend to listen to this type of music?
6) Who are some famous people who sing or play instruments to this type of music?
a) Now, tell us in detail about one famous musician from your culture who plays this kind of music.
b) Post a picture of this famous musician.
c) Add a link to a website so students can read more about these famous musicians or type of music and listen to the music.
7) What kind of musical instruments or music technology is used in making this music? Please post a picture of the instrument.
8)Is there any particular dance which people do to this kind of music?
9) Anything else you feel is important to share about this music or dance?

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