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African Drumming

This unit allows you to demonstrate your understanding of basic Djembe African Drum techniques and the role of rhythm in drumming, spelling, memorization, as well as poetry, story-telling in the oral tradition, and expository writing.

RESEARCH: the attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, customs of the Nigerian and Guinea people of AFRICA.                                                                                                                        Explore the AFRICAN ARTS, DJEMBE DRUMS and other INSTRUMENTS

Write it, hear it, show it, share it with the MMS community!

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LATIN ROOTS

Use African djembe rhythms to learn the Latin roots.                                      Also study prefixes, suffixes to demystify the learning of unfamiliar words.  

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