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Did you know that children all over the world sing songs while playing tag, paddling boats, or celebrating holidays?
A folk song is a traditional tune that families and communities have passed down by singing to each other for many years.
How do we sing music that comes from a different culture and language?

Singing with Respect

Musical respect means taking time to learn the true meaning of a song and practicing the words carefully.
Every culture has its own musical style, which is the special beat, feeling, and vocal sound that makes that music unique.
Ready to travel to West Africa for our first folk song?

Che Che Koolay from Ghana

Children in Ghana sing a joyful game song called Che Che Koolay while tapping different parts of their bodies.
This song uses call-and-response, a vocal style shared across West African and African American traditions where a leader sings and a group answers.
These call-and-response patterns are a vibrant hallmark of both West African and African American musical traditions, inviting everyone into a shared musical conversation.