Nowruz around Australia Despite its Iranian and Zoroastrian origins, Nowruz has been celebrated by diverse communities. It has been celebrated for over 3,000 years in Western Asia, Central Asia, the Caucuses, the Black Sea Basin, the Balkans, and South Asia. It is a secular holiday for most celebrants that is enjoyed by people of several different faiths but remains a holy day …
A month of Weeks: Cultural Events for June
June is jam-packed with cultural events, stretching from Reconciliation Week right to Refugee Week. There is lots of dance, music, food and wine, and even a little bit of film. Here at Cultural Infusion, we really, really like all of those things. So in the hope of seeing you there, here is our selection. Mabo Day (3 June) –commemorates Eddie …
Europe Day! Eurovision! Hooray!(European Heritage)
This evening – as per very recent and extremely unusual – Australia gets to be part of Europe. Yes, on the 9th of May (5am AEST Wednesday 10 May (Australia votes)) the 2016 X Factor winner Isaiah Firebrace will compete for Australia in the first semi-final of the Eurovision song contest. There are 18 countries in each semi-final and only …
What can your students do with music & technology?
It is no secret that technology is now a big part of world music. The impact of technology is not limited to recording studios and music festivals – it is present throughout the entire spectrum of music learners! Let’s have a look to the link between technology and music and the potential of technology in fostering music education among young learners. …
Tots rock with African drums (Multicultural workshops)
Capturing the full attention of a group of pre-schoolers is not simple. It is something that you expect The Wiggles to be able to do. It must be about bright costumes and pop music and simple lyrics. But founder and director of African Star Dance, Shabba, does something different – he transfixes with African drumming. Using styles from traditional …
Different music instruments / Tef or Riq?
The Riq is another of the music exciting instruments you can play in our Joko’s Tambourine app. The Riq is an instrument similar to the tambourine which can also be spelled Riqq or Rik, or written in Arabic as رق. It is also known as a Tef in Turkish music and as a Daf in Pakistan. The Riq is an …