Discuss between the “tarab” aspect of Arabic music and the various “storylines” in the South American samples, an undercurrent of “co-feeling” defines this week’s selections–tales of difficulty or human transcendence. Say more about this in regard to our selections this week. Where do we hear examples of it? Be specific and be sure to spell and summarize the various examples you use, accurately.
This is the SHORTER of the two sections. Part 2 (below) represents your main submission.
Part 2–Share (250 words)
Think of an example among the music you listen to that might display the same requirement of “emotional release” or “human transcendence or interconnection.” Post a video/link (e.g., youtube) that apply your ideas from Part 1 to a song or performance you are familiar with and enjoy. It does not have to be World Music–and ideally it will not be, unless that is the music that you, personally, listen to and enjoy.
Be specific in tying the sample to the ideas you discussed in Part 1, including listing time stamps if necessary to support your points. The idea is that you, as the foremost expert on the music you listen to and enjoy, are introducing both the song and your ideas to your classmates. You want to help them hear what you are hearing, so they can engage with your sample and your thoughts about it.
This is the LONGER of the two sections, and represents the bulk of your submission.
