On the Plains of Orinoco: Joropo Music in Colombia

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Rebekah L. Thompson, Pennsylvania State University

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In this lesson, students will investigate life on the Colombian Orinoco Plains through the exploration of Joropo music. Activities include Spanish attentive listening, cultural enrichment and musical interaction through singing,playing and moving. Note: Music used in lesson will need to be purchased from Smithsonian Folkways website.