Episode 19: Culturally Connecting & Celebrating

Connecting students to a culture through art is a powerful way of valuing the history and heritage of a culture. “It’s important to learn about art traditions in their own right and not in comparison to other traditions. Diversity in art helps students see varied approaches to how people engage in the world and solve problems.” In this episode of K12ArtChat, The Creativity Department speaks with Crocodile River Music about culturally connecting. As visiting artists, Crocodile River creates experiences for students that provide a chance to understand African culture and traditions through art and music. Listen in as they explain what “NOT being a tourist of art” means and how important it is to understand the hard work and history behind making art.

Resources

Enjoy these excellent resources from the Crocodile River Music (@CrocRiverMusic) Twitter chat and podcast episode Culturally Connecting & Celebrating. Explore the links below for inspiration and information.

Read the Twitter Chat discussion.

Sites

Crocodile River Music - Educational Resources
Boston University Pardee School of Global Studies - African Studies Center Resources for Teachers
Khan Academy - The Artist Project: Willie Cole
The MET - The Art of Africa: A Resource for Educators