1. M USIC IN A FRICA : S. B ROWN S C LASS

2. Rhythm and Style Call/Response Polyrhythms: Different combination of rhythms Layers of music

3. Dance Funerals Ceremonies Parties Concerts Part of everyday life Important part of culture

4. Musical Practices/Culture Music was passed down from one generation to the next Used in religious ceremonies Learned music by ear Music practice and oral history is used to transmit information through song.

5. Instrments Gyils Body Percussion Voice Kora Shakers Drums Djembe Krara

6. African Music Today A mixture of modern music with traditional African music Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a South African band that worked with Paul Simon