At Yoruba Music Academy, you immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and cultural expressions that define the heart and soul of Yoruba music.
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Our academy is dedicated to promoting the unique musical heritage of the Yoruba people–from traditional drumming and percussion to captivating vocal performances, we offer a comprehensive exploration of the diverse musical genres that have evolved over centuries.
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced musician, a school or an individual, in Year 6 and below or Year 7 and above, we have something for you. Dive into the intricate rhythms of traditional instruments, learn more about how Yoruba history can be intertwined with lyrics or enhance your vocal skills under the guidance of our experienced music instructors.
Our team of knowledgeable instructors brings their expertise to the forefront. Learn directly from masters of Yoruba music who are dedicated to passing on their skills to the next generation.
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After 25 years of educational and outreach projects, Yoruba CAT is developing its own educational resources for use within schools, educational and community settings.
Called the Yoruba Music Academy, we provide music lessons rooted in Yoruba mythology, practicals based on the use of traditional African musical instruments, and a vibrant learning community.
We have explored the world of the Yorùbá Orìsà with young people for many years. The richness of the stories and songs has been popular in the classroom. The Orisa have been described as the Yoruba Pantheon, and as such this is a way to engage with the material, relating it to the Egyptian gods and goddesses, Greek mythology and creation myths from all over the world.
The resources will include:
An Orìsà songbook–available as an ebook and separate songs. Digital learning materials for each song.
A creation myth story which can be performed alongside the songs to create a school play or used as a story within class.
An introduction to Yoruba music via a series of short explainer videos emphasizing different elements such as: clave, clave patterns, syllables used for rhythmic patterns, an introduction to different percussions and hand drums.
Teacher resources linking to key stage content and subjects.
Our creative ensemble not only deliver performances of Yoruba and related cultural material but also deliver specific workshops around the subject matter.
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Secondary Music Education
(Y7-Y11)
Discover the rich musical heritage of the African Diaspora with Yoruba CAT!
Our workshops, led by seasoned professional musicians specializing in Samba, Gospel, Reggae, Jazz, and the foundational West African clave patterns, provide an immersive learning experience.
Join us in POWER, a captivating performance that delves into the history of these musical styles, connecting them to the transatlantic slave trade and the journeys of enslaved individuals to various parts of the New World. Uncover the roots of this extraordinary music with us – let the rhythm of Yoruba music elevate your musical journey!
Performance of POWER is suitable for Key Stage 4 and above.
Workshops offered are suitable for Years 9 and 10 students taking GCSE or BTech, music.
Clave workshop and exploring afrobeats
Reggae, with reference to Mento & Ska
Gospel, including reference to Blues
Jazz, with a focus on New Orleans style
Samba, learning through 12/8 clave
Gospel, including reference to Blues
