Unit11 The sounds of the world

music pop music rock music classical Latin blues rap jazz hip-hop folk music; light music hip-hop

Listening 1.Russian 2.South American 3.Asian 4.African 1.Happy Christmas 2.Father and Son 3.Dedicated follower of fashion

Rock music(rock and roll) comes from blues music makes people think about the world and how to make life better singers and musicians ---write music and work together have a strong feeling (society,friendship,love,even war) make music their life satisfy their inner desire Cui jian [China] Elvis Presley [America] the beatles(John Lennon) [England] the Rolling Stones [England] Back

Blues is about tradition and personal expression. a long history come from African songs show who they are and what is in their heart met American music ----- has been part of African-American culture 布鲁斯即蓝调,在英文中是苦、忧郁的意思。 Jazz, country music and rock music have come from blues music. Back

Jazz has been called America's classical music, and for good reason. Back

has much in common with blues and rock has its own characteristics Hip-hop has much in common with blues and rock has its own characteristics combines parts of other styles to creat music help people hear new things in old music Hip-Hop is one main type of RAP. Back

Rap has much in common with blues and rock has its own characteristics---the way the artists sing speak or rap the words along with the beat Back

Latin music uses traditional styles from Latin American a big part of American culture has always beenpopular in Spanish-speaking countries Santana and Ricky Martin are known throughout the world Back

Classical music Back

Pop music written in a “factory” singers know little about ideas or feeling tell simple stories about love entertain people make people feel easy and forget the real world popular for a short time Back