This is a video of Class 6 performing their own composition. The words are in Kiswahili and were originally a poem. The class teacher, Mrs. Mugo, and the class made it into a song with all the parts. Two of my piano students figured out their parts on the keyboard on their own and are accompanying the class. Watch the two middle girls for good dancing and fun, and watch the boys because they are being so boyish about dancing. I don't feel so badly about the way I jive anymore. This is the style of traditional Kenyan music, so enjoy!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Traditional Fun
This is a video of Class 6 performing their own composition. The words are in Kiswahili and were originally a poem. The class teacher, Mrs. Mugo, and the class made it into a song with all the parts. Two of my piano students figured out their parts on the keyboard on their own and are accompanying the class. Watch the two middle girls for good dancing and fun, and watch the boys because they are being so boyish about dancing. I don't feel so badly about the way I jive anymore. This is the style of traditional Kenyan music, so enjoy!
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Haha! Look at Esther getting her swing/dip on!!! Nice!
ReplyDeleteJacob stopped playing and said "singing" and then clapped when the video was over. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIs that a traditional melody or an original by Mrs. Mugo and class? Either way, it is lovely. Will you provide a rough translation of the poem?
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