Who's up for some African dancing? Last week, Yaw and Friends taught you to sing and drum to the popular African song 'A lion has a tail'. This week, they teach you how to dance to it! So, warm yourself up and get ready to learn some fun African steps. If you're as brave as a lion, send a video of yourself dancing to the song at: Arts.Marketing@blacktown.nsw.gov.au

Round up the kids, it's time! Sing your way through lockdown and learn a new song all the way from West Africa, Ghana, called Che Che Kule. Video produced by: Yaw and Friends

They're back! Yaw and Friends return for part two of their African Drumming Workshop. Round the kids up because this week they're introducing you to two new African instruments and teaching you to sing to a popular Ghanaian song called 'A Lion'. Have fun! Have fun! To catch up on part one, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o36FrOK0a3Q&t=148s

Learn African Drums for Kids in this Kids Black History Music Lesson. Get ready for your ultimate African drum lessons with lots of drums including the djembe drums. Drumming is a central part of African life and history and today we look into what drumming means today and back in Ancient African life. Join Raiyah for a drumming session and get ready to get your rhythm going! Learn about: Drumming in Ancient Africa Places drums are played How drums are used Material for drums Sound of drums Membranophones Percussion Types of drums Countries in Africa linked to particular drums Tonga drum Talking drums Yangere slit drum Two headed drum Djembe drum Drum patterns And lots more! Here are some books to continue learning with your children: Learn about Africa: https://amzn.to/3iwbmrY Black Heroes https://amzn.to/36xivWt Young Gifted and Black https://amzn.to/2GFQ1yJ Young Leaders https://amzn.to/3qpZWJX Sulwe https://amzn.to/30eoxa8 Look Up https://amzn.to/3qk3iyf Jerome and Friends: Who Am I https://amzn.to/38eFc1T Dancing in The Wings https://amzn.to/3bkVic9 Representation Matters. Books about black hair for kids: Hair Love https://amzn.to/3kMXwnN I Love My Hair https://amzn.to/3sUzM3P Emi's Curly Coily Cotton Candy Hair https://amzn.to/3c6pyXl https://amzn.to/3jyV9mT https://amzn.to/34mYCyQ The videos on KidsBlackHistory are designed for Early Years/Foundation Stage and Key Stage One. This would typically be ideal for children between the ages of 2 - 7. We are providing a catalogue of videos weekly to teach your children positive black history and give them a sense of representation that they are not currently receiving in their school curriculum or in the media. Length of videos are suited to engage children with shorter attention spans yet keep them entertained throughout. Repetition is what helps our little ones learn so please replay videos to your children to consolidate learning . Subscribe to stay informed on more fun, engaging KidsBlackHistory: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPMtkf1FE5XLOdz7ZehUyLA?view_as=subscriber We are excited to deliver the content you have all been waiting for. We will not wait for Black History Month because our history represents 90% of the world's history and it is important that our children grow up feeling proud and represented in society. As an educator in secondary school and Head of Year I am aware of the gaps in our curriculum and what our children crave for in their own black history. Please spread the word across all platforms and let's make KidsBlackHistory everyone's history! Video features the talented @raiyahfunplay as the host and presenter of KidsBlackHistory The videos on KidsBlackHistory are designed for Early Years/Foundation Stage and Key Stage One. This would typically be ideal for children between the ages of 2 - 7 however our videos are teaching many children and Adults of all ages! We are providing a catalogue of videos weekly to teach your children positive black history and give them a sense of representation that they are not currently receiving in their school curriculum or in the media. Length of videos are suited to engage children with shorter attention spans yet keep them entertained throughout. Repetition is what helps our little ones learn so please replay videos to your children to consolidate learning . Subscribe to stay informed on more fun, engaging KidsBlackHistory: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPMtkf1FE5XLOdz7ZehUyLA?view_as=subscriber We are excited to deliver the content you have all been waiting for. We will not wait for Black History Month because our history represents 90% of the world's history and it is important that our children grow up feeling proud and represented in society. As an educator in secondary school and Head of Year I am aware of the gaps in our curriculum and what our children crave for in their own black history. Please spread the word across all platforms and let's make KidsBlackHistory everyone's history! Video features the talented @raiyahfunplay as the host and presenter of KidsBlackHistory

20 minutes too long? No worries, we have made a 1-minute Highlights video. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8b1w2lqI3o African Beat is the Opening Performance for TEDx event "Empower Now" at Macquarie University, Sydney. Our role was to energise the audience and get them pumped for a day of inspiring content. This video gives an insight into what a team building event with African Beat could involve. We can tailor the event to your theme. Read more about our Team Building Events here: http://www.africanbeat.com.au/team-building/ Check out a behind-the-scenes interview with Tuza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlibH4WN_VA

The Great African Take Away: Learn a Rhythm By African Beat African Beat’s master drummers and dancers transport you to their tribal village of Nungua (in Ghana, West Africa) from the comfort of your own home. Their videos allow you to take part in African dancing and body percussion while learning a rhythm the African way – no equipment needed. This uniting activity is something the whole family can enjoy together. Get everyone on their feet, following non-strenuous movements, forming deeper bonds with each other as you smile, laugh and have fun. Why not let your creative juices flow? After the class, appoint one of the kids (or the big kids) to lead the next dance lesson, teach a song to the rest of the family, or start your own percussion band with objects from around the house. The Great African Take Away is an uplifting experience that can be enjoyed solo or in together with those around you. Read more about The Great African Take Away at: https://hota.com.au/the-great-african-take-away/ See full Rage Against the V(irus) program at: https://hota.com.au/rage-against-the-virus-program/

The Great African Take Away: Body Percussion By African Beat African Beat’s master drummers and dancers transport you to their tribal village of Nungua (in Ghana, West Africa) from the comfort of your own home. Their videos allow you to take part in African dancing and body percussion while learning a rhythm the African way – no equipment needed. This uniting activity is something the whole family can enjoy together. Get everyone on their feet, following non-strenuous movements, forming deeper bonds with each other as you smile, laugh and have fun. Why not let your creative juices flow? After the class, appoint one of the kids (or the big kids) to lead the next dance lesson, teach a song to the rest of the family, or start your own percussion band with objects from around the house. The Great African Take Away is an uplifting experience that can be enjoyed solo or in together with those around you. Read more about The Great African Take Away at: https://hota.com.au/the-great-african-take-away/ See full Rage Against the V(irus) program at: https://hota.com.au/rage-against-the-virus-program/