Spirit of Uganda

In a riveting program of music and dance, this vibrant cast of performers, aged 8-18, brings to life the sounds and movements of Africa. Melodic tones of standing drums, dramatic choreography, bright, layered rhythms and gorgeous call-and-response vocals celebrate the cultural roots and newer offshoots of this diverse nation. Ambassadors for Uganda’s 2.4 million orphans, these children personify the resilience and promise of Africa’s next generation as they raise funds to help support those displaced in their homeland.

California Content Standards easily applied in your classroom:

• 7.HI.7.4.5: Describe the importance of written and oral traditions in the transmission of African history and culture.
• K-12.AR.MU.3.0: Understanding the historical contributions and cultural dimensions of music.
• 6-12.AR.MU.4.0: Students critically assess and derive meaning from works of music and the performance of musicians in a cultural context according to the elements of music, aesthetic qualities, and human responses.

LESSON PLAN IDEA: Students research and report on a country or tribe in Africa, including a focus on music.

Visit the artist’s website at www.empowerafricanchildren.org.