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The work of John and Alan Lomax is perhaps the most significant when it comes to the preservation of American folk music. Visit the Lomax archive web site at: www.alan-lomax.com and discover the variety of projects he was involved in. Alan Lomax believed it was imperative to return traditions to their home sources and artists, a strategy he called "cultural feedback." Why do you think this was so important to Lomax's work? Discuss why you think this is or isn't important today. |
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Visit the Hawaiian Music and Hula Archive online at http://www.huapala.org/Hula_Instruments.html At the web site find the area that discusses Hawaiian instruments and using the internet find as many pictures of these instruments as you can to share with your classmates. Do you recognize any instrument(s) that are used in music you listen to on an every day basis? |
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Visit the Cajun and Zydeco Music at www.cajunzydeco.net. At this web site there are directions for learning how to dance to this music. Be bold and adventurous — learn one and teach your fellow students how to dance to this music. |
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