The Why Music x Music Mark Sessions
Recordings and resources from our online sessions curated by Nate Holder of Why Music, exploring rap, hip hop, blues, steel pan, grime, jazz and much more.
New Why Music x Music Mark sessions announced:
Why Music x Music Mark: Indian Takeaway – Tāl Basics with Yogeshi Dattani – 26th September 2023
Why Music x Music Mark: Using Caribbean music as a tool for music education – 11th October 2023
Recordings and resources:
Recordings and resources from our online sessions curated by Nate Holder of Why Music, exploring rap, hip hop, blues, steel pan, grime, jazz and much more.
Agency and Equity in Music Education with Dr. Sarah Gulish
Grammy Nominated Sarah Gulish discusses how we promote agency and equity in Music Education both in and out of the classroom.
Hindustani Music with Pete Yelding
Pete Yelding talks understanding and participating in Hindustani Music, from Ragas to counting taal.
Jazz and Cultural Competency with Brandi Waller-Pace
Brandi Waller-Pace presents and facilitates discussion on teaching students jazz with historical and cultural competency.
Grime, Trap and Pop using Music Technology with Max Wheeler
Max Wheeler gives hands-on tips, as well as ideas for engagement with young people for both specialists and non-specialists.
The Roots of Blues Music with Syreeta Neal
Syreeta dives into the roots of Blues music, its progression into other forms of American popular music and the lasting influence it has had on American music and culture today.
Trinbagonian Culture and the Steel Pan with Malika Green
In this session Malika explores the history of the steel pan, and its place in modern-day Trinbagonian culture.
Electronic Music & Hip Hop with Ethan Hein
Ethan talks about how computers make it possible to teach general music as an art class, but in order for that to become a reality, music teachers have to get familiar with the aesthetics and values of electronic dance music and hip-hop. How can White educators approach this?
Music and Islam with Faz Shah
This session unpacks what the Islamic tradition says about music by delving into the history, the faith of 1.7 billion people worldwide. Faz discusses cultures of music, modern technology, and how Muslim participants might engage in music education.
Rappin’ the Classroom with Francis Winston
In this session, Francis provides strategies, repertoire tips and practical advice to help teachers to effectively use and understand rap music in the classroom setting.
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Why Music
The Why Books was founded by Nathan Holder in 2019 to inspire curious minds. With a focus on music, they publish books, posters and other resources for young people to explore and celebrate the diveristy people who have made music from around the world. Recent publications include 'Where Are All The Black Female Composers' and 'Where Are All The Instruments? West Africa'.
