Posts Tagged ‘music’
Globalizing Your Elementary Classroom Morning Meeting
A morning meeting in an elementary classroom is a structured gathering at the beginning of each school day that serves multiple important purposes. It is a time for the teacher…
Read MoreWorld Music Day
Make Music is a free celebration of music around the world every June 21st. Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it is now held on…
Read MoreGrowing Global: Resources Ages 0-5
Raising children to become responsible and caring citizens of the world begins at birth. Books, music, and food are fun ways to introduce other cultures and inspire curiosity about the world…
Read MoreInternational Jazz Day
In 2011, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization officially designated April 30th as International Jazz Day. People and communities from all over the world come together to celebrate…
Read MoreTake a Musical Journey to Africa
The Land of Yangalele, a new children’s music CD by Congolese-American artist “Papa Siama” Matuzungidi and singer “Auntie Dallas” Johnson, introduces children to African culture, rhythms and music. Yangalele (Yawn-gah-LAY-lay) means “happiness” in…
Read MoreMusic: The Perfect Global Language
Music is the perfect global language. It’s understood and appreciated across the globe and throughout all cultures. While each nation or region may have their own style and sound, its…
Read MoreLadysmith Black Mambazo
They have been performing for the past 50 years, and have been nominated for Grammy, Tony, Emmy, and Academy awards. Nelson Mandela called them “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors.” They are Ladysmith…
Read MorePlaying For Change Day
Playing for Change Day was created in 2011 to unite the global community through the power of music. Communities gather with the goal of bringing music into the lives of kids.…
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