History & Origins
How is African music usually passed down?
Orally (from generation to generation).
What instruments did we put in the slideshow?
Balafon and Djembe
WHat is the purpose of African music?
To become closer to each other and celebrate everything.
TRUE or FALSE
The Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a popular musical group today.
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE
the intentions of the musician matter more to the people than tradition.
TRUE
What materials are these instruments usually made of?
Any material that can make sound. (bones, wood, and string to tie it together)
What do people use music to do at music festivals?
To dance and preform rituals.
Who did the Ladysmith Black Mambazo sing with to make them popular?
Paul Simson
How do they use their voices in African culture?
Call and response
What makes the sound louder on a Balafon?
The gourds under the bars.
What does African music give reference to?
The stages of life and death.
Who started the band in 1960?
Joseph Shabalala
Why might African music today be different from music 100 years ago.
Passed down orally so it might have been sung wrong. So it might have changed to beat and maybe lyrics too. Also it has changed a lot throughout history.
The strings on the outside of the Djembe are used for what?
They are used for tuning
TRUE or FALSE
They use music to refrence life and death at music festivals.
FALSE
What awards has this band gotten?
Gold disc honors, platinum disc honors, and a multiple Grammy Awards