African Culture Goes Global

African music is linked to the development of what types of music? (2 correct answers)

• Jazz

• Classical

• Gospel

• Rap

West African music was influenced by ________

• Tribal leaders

• Griots

• Farm worker

• Europeans

True or false: African stories were originally written down

• True

• False

Are we still able to see the influence of oral tradition today?

• Yes

• No

• _________ is a blend of griot percussion and songs with Afro-Cuban influences

• Jazz

• Rock-and-roll

• Gospel

• Mbalax

Who is known for being a contemporary griot who plays mbalax music?

• Youssou N'Dour

• Justin Bieber

• Miriam Makeba

• Taylor Swift

Who left South Africa in the 1970s and 80s to protest the government through music?

• Beyonce

• Miriam Makeba

• One Direction

• Youssou N'Dour

Where did much storytelling take place?

• Council meetings

• At school

• Around a campfire

• In homes

What do African folktales do?

• Entertain people

• Teaches a lesson or moral

• Brings the family together

• Teaches historical facts

True or False: Animals are often personified (given human attributes) in folktales

• True

• False