Expose participants to sampling through culturally and historically significant music
Part music history workshop and part sampling workshop – Participants learn about and discuss the cultural/historical significance of each song used while learning how to produce and perform an original song using samples. Teach your participants basic sampling skills, expose them to new styles/genres of music and help them build a foundation and appreciation for where modern music gets its roots.
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How To…
Explore music samples using WhoSampled website or App
Import the tracks into a Studio Computer or iPad
Use interesting samples to build an original beat
Encourage participants to create their own original lyrics that complement the spirit of the song
Post finished tracks to social media websites or host a showcase event
Song Ideas:
“I Wish I Knew (How It Would Feel to Be Free)” – by Nina Simone
“Selma March” – by Grant Green
“We Shall Overcome” – by Larry Goldings
“Alabama” by John Coltrane
“Change Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke
“Lift Every Voice And Sing” – by Hank Crawford and Jimmy McGriff
