Music HIstory

Listening Journal Selection #3 (from Africa Playlist) — “Nhemamusasa”
Traditional Shona mbira playing, recorded by Paul Berliner

In about 150200 words (longer is fine!), reflect on the following:
What do you hear? What musical/lyrical characteristics distinguish this example? Use your class notes to be as specific as possible (hint: when possible, use terms we learned in class).
What is the cultural, historical, and/or performance context for this music? What was most interesting or most meaningful to you in learning about this example?

Listening Journal Selection #4 (from Africa Playlist)— “Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense”
Afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Egypt 80

In about 150200 words (longer is fine!), reflect on the following:
What do you hear? What musical/lyrical characteristics distinguish this example? Use your class notes to be as specific as possible (hint: when possible, use terms we learned in class).
What is the cultural, historical, and/or performance context for this music? What was most interesting or most meaningful to you in learning about this example?

Listening Journal Selection #5 (free choice) — “Makala”
Traditional BaAka song, recorded by Michelle Kisliuk

In about 150200 words (longer is fine!), reflect on the following:
What do you hear? What musical/lyrical characteristics distinguish this example?
What is the cultural, historical, and/or performance context for this music? What was most interesting or most meaningful to you in learning about this example?

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