THE CARIBBEAN: MARTINIQUE and Bèlè
Martinique's first inhabitants were Arawak people who came to the island about 100 C.E., got chased out (or worse) by the volcanic eruption of Mount Pelée in 295, came back, then got chased out (or worse) by Carib people who came in about 600….
ONLINE CLASS—LATIN AMERICA: THE GUIANAS
This week in music class All Around this travels to three countries that are not exactly on the main route of most American tourists to South America: Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana . . . Hooray!
SO PROUD OF OUR CD AND “MUSICAL MAP”
Our season of Latin American music and culture is exciting enough on its own, but — ¡dios mio! — are we lucky! To enhance your adventure…. our “All Around This World: Latin America” and (CLICK ON THIS POST TO SEE) our incredible “Musical Map.”
Celebrating AATW's Tour of India
Jay just flew home from India after a successful All Around This World teaching tour — and boy are his arms tired! While he gets his wits about him and catches up on a mountain of procrastinated work, let’s all cheer for his very musical Indian adventure.
JAY IS TEACHING IN LUCKNOW INDIA
AATW founder and lead teacher Jay Sand is touring internationally this summer, traveling in India (as we speak!) to teach and play concerts. Jay is currently in Lucknow, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, teaching to students at the City Montessori School — across more than 20 branches, over 60,000 students strong!
LIVECAST CLASS — WESTERN EUROPE: Auf Wiedersehen!
In our live online music class for kids this week look back longingly on our adventures in Western Europe and sing our favorite songs from the season. Class is at 1pm U.S. Eastern time, UTC -4. For the Zoom link or to learn more CONTACT US.
LIVECAST CLASS — WESTERN EUROPE: ICELAND-GREENLAND
In our live online music class for kids this week we chill out, while ice fishing, in Iceland and Greenland. Class is at 1pm U.S. Eastern time, UTC -4. For the Zoom link or to learn more CONTACT US.
LIVECAST CLASS — WESTERN EUROPE: SWEDEN-FINLAND
In our live online music class for kids this week we go north to Sweden where we party all night to celebrate Midsummer. Class is at 1pm U.S. Eastern time, UTC -4. For the Zoom link or to learn more CONTACT US.
LIVECAST CLASS — WESTERN EUROPE: DENMARK-NORWAY
In our live online music class for kids this week we venture to Norway where we try — sort of! — the acrobatic Hallingdans. Class is at 1pm U.S. Eastern time, UTC -4. For the Zoom link or to learn more CONTACT US.
LIVECAST CLASS — WESTERN EUROPE: GERMANY
In our live online music class for kids this week we visit Germany where we dance at least twice — first to traditional Bavarian music, then to traditional German heavy metal. Class is at 1pm U.S. Eastern time, UTC -4. For the Zoom link or to learn more CONTACT US.
LIVECAST CLASS — WESTERN EUROPE: THE SMALL STATES
In our live online music class for kids this week we “go small” — to one of Europe's several “small states,” tiny independent nations that each have their own fascinating history and particular reason for being. Class is at 1pm U.S. Eastern time, UTC -4. For the Zoom link or to learn more CONTACT US.
LIVECAST CLASS — WESTERN EUROPE: GREECE
In our live online music class for kids this week we visit Greece where we dance in gleeful circles to the Kalamatiano. Class is at 1pm U.S. Eastern time, UTC -4. For the Zoom link or to learn more CONTACT US.