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    I would like to explore music samples as a way to learn more about cultures. I believe I'll focus on Spanish music / Mexican music as a starting point to see what I can find. Some subject areas that could be explored further through the music would be types of instruments used, topics of the songs/lyrics, overall style of music (use of tempo/dynamics in relation to human response). Depending on how what primary sources I am able to find, I believe this could be an activity applicable to all learning levels but for this purpose I am going to focus mostly on secondary education/high school. 

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    Do not miss this collection as you put together your project!  National Jukebox

    Keely,

    Here is a TPS Blog by Carolyn Bennett, Music Teacher in Residence 2018 that will give you some ideas:

    https://blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2019/05/primary-sources-for-musical-learning-exploring-the-cuban-american-musical-heritage-of-emilio-and-gloria-estefan-diversity-and-identity-in-the-great-melting-pot/ 

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