American Rhythms
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The Sing Out Loud American Rhythms CD includes a variety of musical genres from many different artists in the U.S.A. These songs will appeal to teens and young adults. This "hybrid" CD also contains a teacher's guide to using music in the classroom.
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Kermit Ruffins, a jazz musician from New Orleans, Louisiana has decided in this song to sing about the grandiosity of his native city. Sometimes we simply love a certain place and all the things associated with it. This is how Kermit Ruffins feels about New Orleans. In this song, we can listen to Ruffins sing in his low-pitched, jazzy voice about how much he and other people love New Orleans, which is considered the birthplace of jazz music. Ruffins not only sings about the greatness of the city itself, but also about its swinging atmosphere and the great people who are part of it. This song
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Kermit Ruffins
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Lyrics and Activities
pdf1.2mb
Good Morning New Orleans
mp34.91mb
The song "A Lot of Days Are Gone" from the American Rhythms album blends country music and rhythm & blues to express a typical country music theme. Download or listen online.
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Hacienda Brothers
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song_5_a_lot_of_days_are_gone.pdf
pdf908.72kb
What is a road trip? Why are road trips popular in the United States? Find out more with this set of activities based on music by the award winning ukulele player Victoria Vox.
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Victoria Vox
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america_lyrics-activities.pdf
pdf605.58kb
victoria_vox_america.mp3
mp38.08mb
Jazz musician Kermit Ruffins performs along with a talented group of children in Breakfast Lunch and Dinner. Download the song and classroom activities.
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This inspirational song by Ozomatli models the type of Latin music that you often hear on American radio stations. The song has influences of both salsa and rock, and combines rhythms from the two genres.
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cant_stop_ozomotli.pdf
pdf519.16kb
ozomatli_-_cant_stop.mp3
mp32.72mb
In this song, Hawaiian singer and pastor David “Kawika” Kahiapo plays the slack key guitar (ki ho’alu). Download the song or listen online.
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lyrics-activities-champion.pdf
pdf632.88kb
david_kawika_kahiapo_-_champion.mp3
mp34.87mb
When would a person count sheep? When he or she is trying to fall asleep! Check out this great song called "Count Your Sheep" by ukulele player and singer Daniel Ho and singer Bridgette Bryant. Download the MP3!
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Bridgette Bryant and Daniel Ho
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count_your_sheep.pdf
pdf866.71kb
In the song El Paso, folk/indie singer, songwriter and internet sensation Danielle “Ate the Sandwich” Anderson thinks back on the experiences she had in El Paso. Listen online or download the MP3.
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Danielle Anderson
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el-paso_lyrics-activities.pdf
pdf666.37kb
In the indie folk song "Further Down," singer Kris Gruen combines catchy lyrics with the soft sound of the acoustic guitar. Download the MP3 or listen online.
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Kris Gruen
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lyrics-activities_further_down.pdf
pdf834.16kb
kris_gruen_-_further_down.mp3
mp32.17mb
The Texas-based bluegrass-folk group Austin Lounge Lizards sing about the passing of time and of our young years, and the new responsibilities that come with having a family.
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Austin Lounge Lizards
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hey_little_minivan.pdf
pdf1.24mb
This song is an example of folk and Americana music, which has a broad range of musical influences - from folk, country and blues to rock & roll and bluegrass.
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Zach Ladin
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ready_itg.pdf
pdf2.19mb
zach_ladin_-_into_the_garden.mp3
mp36.78mb
Honolulu-based Hawaiian singer Kelli Heath urges her listeners to live “like everyday people”, who simply seek to lead a good and peaceful life.
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Kelli Heath
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just_like_everyday_people.pdf
pdf808.49kb
"Lessons in Life" by Bridgette Bryant and Daniel Ho is a song from the American Rhythms album. Download or listen online.
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Bridgette Bryant and Daniel Ho
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lessons_in_life_spotlight.pdf
pdf1.84mb
lessons_in_life.pdf
pdf922.87kb
In the folk song Localvore, Zach Ladin sings about supporting local foods, businesses, and communities. Download the MP3 or listen online.
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Zach Ladin
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localvore_lyrics-activities.pdf
pdf500.08kb
zach_ladin_-_localvore.mp3
mp34.02mb
In this song, pop gospel group Turning Pointe wants people everywhere to know that each of us has the strength to fight for our dreams and continue on our journey through life.
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Turning Pointe
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turning_pointe_-_not_afraid.mp3
mp34.83mb
not_afraid_chapter.pdf
pdf502.36kb
In this song, hip-hop singer, humanitarian, motivational speaker and entrepreneur Chen Lo makes an appeal for peace in the world. Download the MP3 or listen online.
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Chen Lo
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song_16_peace_americanrhythms_materials.pdf
pdf445.41kb
chen_lo_-_peace.mp3
mp34.01mb
In Simple Down, California-based artist Lael Neale uses guitars and the banjo to sing about living a simpler life.
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Lael Neale
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simpledown_082313.pdf
pdf2.02mb
lael_neal_-_simple_down.mp3
mp34.93mb
Part of an award-winning album, this is a song about believing in yourself and about fighting to reach your full potential. Hear the beautiful sounds of the slack key guitar, which is commonly used in Hawaiian music.
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Daniel Ho
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stronger-lyrics-activities.pdf
pdf473.66kb
daniel_ho_-_stronger.mp3
mp34.42mb
"Supertalents" by Mista Cookie Jar and the Chocolate Chips is a song from the American Rhythms album. Download or listen online.
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Mista Cookie Jar and the Chocolate Chips; and Gregory Brown
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supertalents.pdf
pdf215.25kb
mista-cookie-jar_supertalents.mp3
mp33.61mb
Travis Haddix’s song 'The Time is Now' is another soul-searching examples of blues music. Download this song or listen online.
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Travis Haddix
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timeisnowisnow-lyricsactivities.pdf
pdf957.5kb
time_is_now.pdf
pdf1.36mb
travis_haddix_-_the_time_is_now.mp3
mp310.72mb
In this folk song, singer Zach Ladin reminds listeners young and old of the importance of all creatures in nature. Download the song or listen online!
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Zach Ladin
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we_dig_worms.pdf
pdf13.44mb
zach_ladin_-_we_dig_worms.mp3
mp33.36mb
The song 'You Made Me Laugh' by Omar Kent Dykes, a blues guitarist and singer, is an engaging example of Texas blues-rock.
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Omar Kent Dykes
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you_made_me_laugh.pdf
pdf1.2mb
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