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LESSON 8: SHANGO AND DANSE CODANSocial Studies · US History · Grades 9–12Lesson plan

How can music play a role in personal belief systems? In what way is music important to you? How can music bind people and societies together? How does music preserve and transfer culture? Objective Students will Hear Zydeco music. Learn of African influences on Zydeco music and the Kréyol language. Acquire additional Kréyol useful phrases Have fun Background This lesson uses two songs that will emphasize the African influences on Zydeco music and the Kréyol language. The song SHANGO references an African spirit/diety that became important in the Creole and Black American community in Louisian Duration: 60 Minutes.

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