Folk Songs

Strand : Performance and display

Sub Strand : Kenyan Folk Songs

Creative Arts
Grade 4

Folk Song

Meaning of a Folk Song

A folk is a traditional song.
These are songs that were sung in the past.
Different communities sing different traditional songs.
Traditional songs are mostly accompanied by body movements.

Folk Song

Which folk songs are performed in your community?

Folk songs

Folk songs teach us good morals which is good behavior.
Folk songs are usually passed on from generation to generation.

Messages Passed on in folk songs include;

a) They teach people the importance of hard work.
b) They Encourage people to have good behavior.
c) They teach people how to love and help each other.
d) They emphasize the need for living together peacefully.

Obedience
Love

Hard work
Respect
Patience

Values Learnt from Folk songs

Thank You!!

Studying Kenyan folk songs helped us learn about Kenya's culture and music. These songs shared stories and traditions, teaching us about diversity. Let's keep celebrating and respecting different cultures everywhere.