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Music, Folktales, and Griots

April 3, 2023

In these lessons, students will learn about Griots’ traditional storytelling and about the stories of Anansi, the trickster spider from West Africa.

Griots and Koras

April 3, 2023

Griots are the gatekeepers of Senegalese culture, continuing the rich oral and historic traditions of the past. This unit will introduce the Griots’ musical instrument, the kora.

Musical Activities with The Talking Baobab Tree

February 5, 2023

In this lesson, students will listen to a West African folktale from Senegal and will collaborate as a whole class to arrange a musical performance to go with the story.