“Al Andalusia to Dizzy” Latin, African, and Caribbean Music

This live virtual music assembly leads students to trace African influences originating in West Africa, through ancient Spain, the Caribbean, and early New Orleans. FTH teaching artist Napoleon Revels-Bey demonstrates multicultural rhythms from Moorish music, West African Bantu, Caribbean Rumba, Cha-Cha-Cha, Merengue, New Orleans, and early Rock and Roll. This program includes a mix of pre-recorded music performances, live demonstrations by artists from their homes, and a live Q&A with students.