Africa

AFRICA music workshop

Our African workshops bring rhythm, dance, song, culture and fun!

Together we explore the story of different instruments from across the African Continent.

This is a popular workshop for Black history month, African World heritage day (5th May) and supports history, geography and African art projects.

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“It is always a highlight of the school year when Earthsong bring their workshop to The Lawns. Storme and Gill took us on an immersive journey to Africa and together we explored first hand a wide range of instruments. The children spent a whole hour each in the workshop and were fully engaged throughout. They learnt about musical themes such as loud, quiet, fast, slow, tempo, beat and timing whilst having such fun!”

The Lawns Nursery – Windsor

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“The African Music Workshop was so excellent the children did not want it to end. They loved learning about the instruments and playing the drums together. Thank you!”

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“You guys were great, I couldn’t believe how much the children had learned in a day”

Wonersh and Shamely Green Primary School

Africa 1

“Thank you Earthsong for the most amazing morning!  Our children learnt so much about the music from around Africa, the history of instruments and loads of practical hands on experience as well. You had the most amazing traditional instruments which was something I was not expecting. Even I discovered new instruments and was amazed at the stories behind them. You were great with the year 2s and were happy to take their questions. The whole experience was amazing and we can’t wait to see you again next year.”

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Areas covered

  • North (Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, etc)
  • South (Zimbabwe, S Africa),
  • East (Kenya & Uganda) and
  • West (Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Mali, Guinea, etc. – especially Manding Culture)

Many instruments

Darabuka, Req, Sagat, Djembe, Bougarabou, Djundjuns, Ngoma (medicine drum), Bala (xylophone), Kora (harp), Mbira (thumb piano), Bolon (bass harp), Gourd Water-Drum, Gongoma (giant thumb piano), Talking Drum, Fula/Tambin flute, Gandira, Rattles, Gourd shakers and Moth-Cocoon ankle shakers!

Drumming

  • Drums for whole class
  • Rhythm Games & Traditional West African Rhythms

see Drumming Workshop

Dance

Simple African Dance moves & N. African Bellydance

Song

Easy South & West African Songs – optional harmonies!

Kids African Band

  • Whole class plays!
  • Max no. 60
  • Ideal time: 1 1/2 hr

Also available:

  • South Africa Special – key stage 2 and over
  • East Africa special
  • West Africa special

We can also offer our lovely musical African story ”Bojabi” suitable for reception and KS1. Perfect for world book day or story times. Also available as a film.

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