Year 7 set 1 and 2 Music Homework
Assessment: World Music
Deadline Friday 27th February 2015
TASK
Carry out an investigation into the music of either:- The Caribbean, Africa or India.
INCLUDE
A history of the music traditions of this country.
A picture and explanation poster of the instruments used in your country’s music.
A page biography of a well-known performer or group of this country, include images too.
A listening study of 4 pieces of music from your country. You will need to comment on the
following:
The name of the song.
The artist or performer’s name.
The year the song was produced.
Instruments (voices) – What instruments can you hear or think you can hear?
Emotions – How does the music make you feel and why?
Likes/dislikes – What do you like about the music and why?
-What don’t you like about this music and why?
Why did you choose the song?
Interesting facts from your chosen country’s music.
RESOURCES
Information which may assist your project you can use other sources.
Music of the Caribbean
• World of Music: Caribbean Various Artists
• The Rough Guide to World Music, Vol 2: Latin &
North America/Caribbean/lndia/Africa/Asia/Pacific
Music of Africa
• Africa – The Very Best of Africa: Various artists
• South Africa – The Rough Guide to the Music of
South Africa
• Africa – The Spirit of Africa: Various Artists
Music of India
• lndia – The Very Best of lndia Various Artists
• lndia – The Rough Guide to the Music of lndia
• The Sounds of India: Ravi Shankar
PLEASE WRITE IN YOUR OWN WORDS. COPY AND PASTING IS NOT YOUR OWN WORK.