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Music of Africa

Music of Africa. By Michelle Peck Williams. Instruments: the Kora. Ancestor of the Banjo. Instruments: the Krar. Marimba. Instruments: Mbira (Thumb Piano). Drums. Talking Drum. Drums: Djembe. African Musical Structure. Syncopation Polyrhythms Polymeter Improvisation

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Music of Africa

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  1. Music of Africa By Michelle Peck Williams

  2. Instruments: the Kora • Ancestor of the Banjo

  3. Instruments: the Krar

  4. Marimba

  5. Instruments: Mbira (Thumb Piano)

  6. Drums

  7. Talking Drum

  8. Drums: Djembe

  9. African Musical Structure • Syncopation • Polyrhythms • Polymeter • Improvisation • Call and Response

  10. Purpose of Music in Africa • Music is not isolated—it goes with dance! • Music has a purpose in Africa! • Healing • Communication • Worship • Rites of Passage • Storytelling • Etc.

  11. Griots

  12. Influence of African Music • African music can be heard today in: • Jazz • Rock • Pop • Rap • Gospel • R&B • And many more

  13. African Dance • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeFtlcwuOZQ

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