Project Description
Goals
Demonstrate perceptual skills by moving, by answering questions about, and by describing aural examples of music of various styles representing diverse cultures
Use appropriate terminology in explaining music, music notation, music instruments and voices, and music performances
Identify the sounds of a variety of instruments, including many orchestra and band instruments, and instruments from various cultures
In this series of three 50-minute Zoom workshops with Afro percussionist Anthony Michell Jr., discover the basics and fun of playing African rhythms from West Africa to Cuba. Learn the proper hand techniques and timing while practicing authentic traditional rhythms and songs. This workshop/residency is designed for all musicians at heart, and each will be challenged at their level.
Learn about the Kuku and Lamba rhythms.
About Kuku: Today, Kuku is a popular rhythm played at all kinds of festivals, including full moon celebrations. Kuku is traditionally performed in a circle by women. Originally, Kuku was played when the women came back from fishing. They would take their fishing tools and dance. The rhythm was only played on djembes, with one of the three being low-tuned instead of using a dundun.