The African Roots of American Music
Artist: Curtis Blues
Type: Performances / Assemblies
Description
Blues preservationist and one-man-band Curtis Blues brings the acoustic music of the Mississippi Delta straight into your school! Playing drums, harmonica, vintage guitars (including a one-stringed diddley bow), cymbals, and home-made instruments, this blues Artist of the Year demonstrates the history of this classic American music and the connections it has to music students listen to today. The content of each interactive performance is carefully matched with the grade levels attending.
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $990
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $1,335
Travel Fee: $75 per day
Information
Audience Limit: 300
Program Length: 50 min.
Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Theme
Theme
American History Month
Arts Appreciation Month
End of Year Celebration
Music in the Schools Month
National Arts & Humanities Month
Youth Arts Month
Curriculum Connections
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Language Arts Literacy
Social Studies
Tech
Technical Requirements
Artist will bring his own sound system; needs access to power. Artist arrives one hour in advance to set up.