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Part 1

A music-culture can reveal things about the broader culture around it--priorities, beliefs, social structures, viewpoints. For example, Western pop music might be said to reveal our appreciation or veneration of outstanding skill or ability, giving stars or "idols" a chance to shine, at least for three minutes at a time. Our samples this week require intricate teamwork to pull off. Say more about this. Be specific: in what ways might the African practices reflect this? The Indonesian ensembles (or gamelans)?

Part 2

Think of an example among the music you listen to that might explore the same concepts. 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.