The Sound of Senegal

 
Tama, djembe, doondoon, balafon, fula and Griot. Welcome to the musical traditions of West Africa. Teranga frontman Pape Mbaye is a Senegalese Griot; a poet, musician, storyteller and ‘praise singer,’ renowned for quick wit and a sharp tongue. Combine this with three of the best African drummers this side of the Indian Ocean and you’re in for a rollicking ride through the rhythms of this fascinating continent. It’s not all drumming; students will recognise melodic instruments like the flute and sousaphone. Outta Africa is a rhythm-driven journey through song and dance into the heart of Senegalese culture. But what the band really does best, is bring the rhythm of life, to life!

Outta Africa is a Live Performance Plus performance.

Live Performance Plus offers the unique experience of Live Performance by a professional music ensemble at your school, supported by professional development for teachers plus resources for teaching music in your classrooms.

The Professional Development is a three hour session held in a venue close to a number of participating schools.

The Teaching Resources incorporate a variety of activities related to the music of the live performance ensemble, which together can create a term of lessons. The resources link to literacy, numeracy and ICT for all ages from lower primary through to junior secondary. Also included are an audio CD with the ensemble’s music, activities and support materials.

In 2012 Live Performance Plus will include NEW interactive resources for the digital classroom. These resources are cross-platform and will operate on interactive whiteboards, or on computers and with data projectors. They are complimentary to the existing resources and provide engaging activities for your students understanding as well as quality teaching.