Today we focused on the music of the African continent, discussing the importance of music and dancing in many African cultures. The children learned that percussion instruments are of particular importance in the rich African music heritage. We looked at pictures of and listened to instruments called the sansa, axatse (pronounced “ah-hot-say”), and bata.
I enjoyed watching the children’s faces light up as I began singing a favorite Ghanaian song from last year, “Che Che Koolay.” Use of music from varied world traditions opens ears to a world of sounds we might not otherwise hear. At the same time, the familiarity of this particular song provides the children with a sense of well-being, comfort, and confidence!
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