Congo Square
Preservation Hall Foundation
- Free
- For Teachers
- Online
- music
- history
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, , Louisiana,
Description
Learn the history of Congo Square in New Orleans. Students will gain an understanding of systems of slavery and Code Noir. Students will sing, dance, and demonstrate a clave rhythm, a tradition in Congo Square with beloved New Orleans culture bearer, musician and educator Bruce Sunpie Barnes .
The Preservation Hall Foundation was established with the mission to protect, preserve and perpetuate the musical and cultural traditions of New Orleans. Preservation Hall Lessons is a free online resources for teachers and is a collection of lesson plans developed by Preservation Hall musicians for all grade levels.
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Created:
March 27, 2023, 10:32 p.m. -
Published:
April 17, 2024, 3:21 p.m.