Where is this music from? Freeze the screen so the students do not see the videos! Example 1 Example 2 Example 3

Caribbean Music Year 7 Unit

What do you already know about the Caribbean? Pirates Caocao Sugar Cane Near Central America

Where is the Caribbean?

Mixture of different cultures. South American African Spanish French English Do you know of another place like that?

A brief history. The Caribbean islands were first inhabited by the Arawak and Carib peoples. They were at war with each other over the land of the Caribbean. The Carib were known for capturing and enslaving the Arawak, and even ate their victims (gross)! The Arawaks did not have a writing system and so little is known about them. One thing we still have today that was left behind from their culture is the hammock.

History continued… Then, Christopher Columbus came along looking for India, but actually landed in the Bahamas. The Spanish pillaged and forcibly took over the native populations, enslaving and killing many. They established settlements throughout the Caribbean, taking the larger islands. After that the English and French began settling the Caribbean, spreading their influence.

History continued… During the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, Africans were captured and brought across the Atlantic ocean as slaves. The slaves suffered horrible conditions and treatment. They brought over many African customs that are still used today.

A Story The Maroons were a group of African slaves in Jamaica that rebelled against their English Plantation owners. They ran away and hid in the Blue Mountains, where it was difficult to follow and catch them. A trick the Maroons used to play on the English to scare them, was while the English were sleeping they would sneak up and take one of their belongings. It was often items of little value, however their actions said much – I got close to you, and you never knew it. It was by going to war and doing tricks like this that earned them their freedom.

Modern Day Maroons

The Caribbean Today Nowadays, the Caribbean is a diverse community of Islands, each one with it’s own special culture. It is an area which is a popular tourist location.

Hold Em’ Joe Jamaican Folk Song

Hold Em’ Joe Lyrics – Call and Response Ziggy Marley Blind Blake The Merrymen Hold 'em Joe, hold 'em Joe, hold 'em Joe But don't let him go Me donkey want water, hold'em Joe, Spring 'round the corner, hold'em Joe Me donkey want water, hold'em Joe Everybody want water, hold'em Joe Fuma la catchimba, hold'em Joe We on a journey he don't walk straight And that is because he's so underweight Donkey of mine he don't like no weight Put him on a cart he never walk straight

What is Call and Response? A musical phrase in which the first and often solo part is answered by a second and often ensemble part. What are some examples of Call and Response? 1. Marco Polo – pool game 2. Hold em’ Joe 3. Shave and a haircut – two bits. 4.

Water Come A Me Eye Trinidadian Folk Song

Water Come A Me Eye Every time I'm away from Liza Water come to me eye I remember when love was new There was one but now there's two This is a folk song from the Island of Trinidad. Click here to listen to Harry Belafonte sing this song. The chorus is… Come back Liza, come back gal Wipe the tear from me eye

Water Come A Me Eye

Water Come A Me Eye

Water Come A Me Eye

Composition Project On your own, write a new verse for Come Back Liza. _______________, Water come a me eye, Water come a me eye You will write down your lyrics and perform them for the class.

Patois – Mango Time Jamaican Folk Song

What is Patois? Patois is any language that is considered non- standard. In Jamaican Patois they use their own words in place of English words. Here are some examples. Pikney – children Bankra – basket Ram – fill Nuh – don’t, no (negative)

Mango Time Mi nuh drink coffee tea - mango time Care how nice it may be - mango time In the heat of the mango crop When di fruit dem a ripe an' drop Wash yu pot, tun dem dung - mango time. De terpentine large an fine, mango time Robin mango so sweet, mango time Number eleven an hairy skin Pack di bankra an ram dem in For di bankra mus' full, mango time.

Guantanamera Cuban Folk Song

Guantanamera Guantanamera – “Woman from Guantanamo” Guantanamo is a city in Cuba. Listen to these recordings of Guantanamera. Celia Cruz Compay Segundo The Sandpipers

Guantanamera Lyrics Verse: Yo soy un hombre sincero De donde crece la palma, Y antes de morirme quiero Echar mis versos del alma. Chorus: Guantanamera, Guajira Guantanamera, Guajira Guantanamera Cultivo una rosa blanca En junio como enero, Para el amigo sincero Que me da su mano franca. D Em A G D Em7 F#m7 Em7 D Em A D G A G