Kit by Tim Gregory. Join in the joyful, welcoming music of the Kamba people in seven popular Swahili songs, three easy-to-learn traditional dances, and a stick game.
In the book are translations, suggestions for teaching, transcriptions of the songs and drum patterns, and cultural information.
The DVD has a very clear overview of each song and dance, a field recording of a Kamba group, a performance by American school children, and step-by-step instructions for the movements. Drumming techniques are also demonstrated.
The CD includes soundtracks to the field recordings, sing-along instructions for the 7 songs.
Add bottle cap rattles, ankle rattles and colorful kangas for a true cultural experience.
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