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Mexican Mariachi Music

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:57:45 +0000

Today we’ll learn about the history and significance of Mexican mariachi music, plus I’ll share some famous performances. If you’ve ever eaten in a Mexican restaurant, or ever visited Mexico, you might have heard mariachi music- now you’ll be able to impress your kids with some background knowledge! As you’re learning about Mexico, or in a Spanish...

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The Erhu – A Chinese-Style Violin

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 11:27:20 +0000

~Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou Every culture rocks out in different ways. The traditional music of some countries might feature a guitar, sitar, balalaika, cuarto, charango, banjo or dozens of other truly unique instruments. In the music of China, you often hear a distinctive instrument called an erhu (二胡; pinyin: èrhú, [êɻxǔ]). Although it resembles a violin in...

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Pacay: A Tree, A Fruit, A Bean and A Musical Instrument

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:35:34 +0000

~Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou A few years ago, I discovered a unique percussion instrument that looked like a giant, mutant seedpod. After a bit of research, I found out that it was called a pacay shaker and came from a towering tree that grows in Central and South America. Asking around, I found out that it the...

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“African Musical Instruments:” New Book + Author Interview

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 12:56:47 +0000

~Interview of Natalie Cooper, a graphic designer from London and author of a children’s book about African musical instruments. Hi Natalie! Please tell us about yourself, your family, and your heritage. I am a graphic designer and illustrator from London, England of African-Caribbean descent. My mother’s side is from St Lucia, and my father’s, Jamaica...

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Make Your Own Ghungroo – Indian Style Ankle Bells

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:46:27 +0000

This craft has been shared with us by award-winning multicultural musician “DARIA-” Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou. Thank you so much for this great craft idea! Make Your Own Indian Style Ankle Bells Summer is a wonderful time for exploring world cultures through the arts. Here’s a way you can get crafty, play with music and explore world...

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A Tibetan Singing Bowl and Nepalese Tingsha

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:04:04 +0000

by Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou One great way of sharing cultures is to explore the different instruments that are found in various countries around the world. Many American children learn how to play piano and other traditional instruments, but if you were to visit the area around China, Tibet, Nepal or Northern India, you might see some really...

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A Chinese Gong for Chinese New Year

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:39:11 +0000

~ Daria Hajioannou What is a Chinese gong? It’s a large hanging percussion instrument that you strike with a stick or a beater for a wonderful, loud resonant sound that will definitely make anyone around you sit up and take notice. In ancient China, it’s said that gongs called farmers in from the fields and...

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Rhythmic Taiko Drumming from Japan

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:22:09 +0000

If you’d like to introduce your kids to an unforgettable global musical experience, check out the international phenomenon of taiko drumming. Taiko means wide drum in Japanese, but taiko drumming is no ordinary drumming performance. The exuberant rhythm pounded into a variety of drums is a whole body experience. After enjoying the taiko drumming performance...

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