Introduction
We are going to learn the different kinds of African music and the main characteristics of each one.
Task
You have to research te information about the different types of African music and answer the questions.
Working in pairs, you have to follow the instructions on the process page answering the questions helping with the links.
You have to enjoy listen to the different kinds of African music and to recognize the different sounds of the instruments and the specific aspects of each kind of African music.
Process
I am going to present different kinds of African Music...
- Gnawa
http://www.ikuska.com/Africa/Etnologia/Pueblos/Bereber/gnawa.htm#mana (web page with video)
⦁ What is the name of this kind of African music?
⦁ Where from this music?
⦁ Who are the famous artists in this kind of African Music?
⦁ What musical instruments they use?
- Taarab
https://www.wiriko.org/wiriko/la-africanizacion-la-musica-taarab-zanzibar-s-xx-s-xxi/(web page)
⦁ What is the name of this kind of African music?
⦁ Where from this music?
⦁ Who are the famous artists in this kind of African Music?
⦁ What musical instruments they use? Can you describe them?
- Isicathamiya
https://www.britannica.com/art/isicathamiya (web page)
⦁ What is the name of this kind of African music?
⦁ Where from this music?
⦁ Who are the famous artists in this kind of African Music?
⦁ What musical instruments they use? Can you describe them?
- Juju
https://www.britannica.com/art/juju-music
⦁ What is the name of this kind of African music?
⦁ Where from this music?
⦁ Who are the famous artists in this kind of African Music?
⦁ What musical instruments they use?
- Chimurenga
https://www.britannica.com/art/chimurenga
⦁ What is the name of this kind of African music?
⦁ Where from this music?
⦁ Who are the famous artists in this kind of African Music?
⦁ What musical instruments they use? Can you describe them?
Evaluation
| Criteria | 4 points | 3 points | 2 points | 1 point |
| Grammar | Students use the grammar of the unit properly in different context. | Ususally the students use the grammar of the unit properly in different context. | Occasionally the students use the grammar properly in the different context. | The students make a lot of mistakes |
| Vocabulary | Students know the vocabulary of the unit and they know to use properly in different contexts. | Usually the students use vocabulary of the unit properly. | Occasionally the students use vocabulary of the unit properly. | The students make a lot of mistakes |
| Content | The content is correct and also, the students put additional information | The content is correct | Students make some mistakes | Students make a lot of mistakes |
| Teamwork and attitude | Students work to complete all group goals. Always they has a positive attitude about the tasks and work of others. All team members contribute equally. | Usually students help to complete group goals. Usually they has a positive attitude about the tasks and work of others.Assissted team members in the finished project. | Occasionally students help to complete group goals. Sometimes makes fun of the group tasks and work of others. Finished individual task but didn't assist team members. | Students don't work well with the others and shows no interest in completing group goals. Often they have a negative attitude. |
Conclusion
Now, you are ready to do a poster about one kind of African Music in groups of 4 people.
Also, if you want to know more about others kinds of African music you have here a list of other kinds of African music:
- Afrobeat
- Mbaqanga
-Jit
-Malian Blues