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Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lewis R. Gordon - 'The African Burial Ground' by Yusef Komunyakaa
Lewis R. Gordon is an Afro-Jewish philosopher, political thinker, educator, and musician (drums, other percussive instruments, and piano), who was born on the island of Jamaica and grew up in the Bronx, New York, where he attended...
Curated Video
The Largest Slave Uprising in Colonial America
The Stono Rebellion of 1739 saw enslaved people rise up using coded sounds that sowed the seeds of jazz, blues and hip hop.
12tone
The World's Most Popular Rhythm
Start your 30-day Audible free trial with a free audiobookhttp://audible.com/12tone' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>audiobook or text "12tone" to 500500 It's easy to forget how important rhythms can be, but they're the foundation on...
TED-Ed
Rhythm in a Box: The Story of the Cajon Drum
Discover the rich cultural traditions and remarkable ingenuity of indigenous people and African slaves by learning about one of the most popular percussion instruments in the world today.
PBS
Pbs: African/african American Culture: Hambone
Watch the hambone, an African-American rhythm technique that uses the whole body as a "drum set" to produce different sounds, demonstrated.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Kid Vision: African Dance Field Trip
Penny and the KidVision Kids learn about West African dance and music. They listen to a storyteller, make and wear traditional dance attire, play dundun drums and dance the Lamba, and watch a professional performance by Delou Africa!...
Other
African Video Clips
Several videos which show the processes of how adinkra cloth and glass beads are made. Also includes a few videos on African dance and music.
Other
African Video Clips
Several videos which show the processes of how adinkra cloth and glass beads are made. Also includes a few videos on African dance and music.
PBS
Pbs: African/african American Culture: Manjani
The Manjani, a West African dance that celebrates an important event such as the harvest, a wedding, or a naming ceremony is performed by The Imani Dance and Drum Company. Included are teaching tips, a lesson plan, and additional...