Music/Art in Africa

Benjamin N.

1) What is my research topic? What are some keywords?

• My research topic is Music and art in Africa.
• Some keywords I used are: Africa, music, and art.

2) What does Music/Art mean? What is the definition or description of Art/Music?

• A way of expressing yourself.
• Music is a way of talking without really saying anything.
• Art is a way of expressing your self through pictures.

3) Why is Music and Art important in Africa?

• Music because they believe their God's) will save them.
• Also it is a ritual past down for generation.
• It also entertains them.
• Art because they express them self threw drawings.
• It can be a "master peace" and be admired all over the world.

4) Why is music/art a problem or issue in Africa?

• It can be offensive to people.
• Some religions forbid it.
• It's not always negative and can be positive.

5) How does music/art affect people in Africa?

• Music can help them celebrate.
• It can also let them express them self with out saying it upfront.
• It helps them do their rituals.
• Art because they can express them self by drawing.
• And can help teach kids.

6) What does the rest of the world (not Africans )think about their music and art? What is the global reaction to their music?

• Their is not much of a reaction but some countries adopt it.

7) What can be done to help the problem of Music/art? What is being done to help the problem of music/art?

• Nothing can be done or is being done.

8) What is my personal opinion about their music/art? How do I react or feel about their music/art?

• I like it can be very nice or bad.
• I like how they use the drums and other original instruments.
• I also like the tanginess and jazz like music.
• What I like the most is the rhythm.
• But some times it can get crazy.

Bibliography and Works Cited

This webpage was created for educational proposes by: Benjamin N.

Made on: March 20, 2008 02:02 PM

Mrs. Jaubert-Smiths's 6th grade social studies class

Forbes Middle School

Georgetown, Texas