Welcome to the Mann Music Room x Satell Institute-Nonprofit Partners Youth Enrichment Series (YES)!
To get started, watch each of the videos below and complete their corresponding activity guides. Once you're finished, scroll to the bottom of this page to take the course quiz!
Module One: Benu Ausar
In this module, you will learn about Guinean West African music styles, the drum orchestra typically used and Sinte dance.
Join the Benu Ausar as they teach about this West African style of rhythm and dance.
Module Two: Dr. J. Donald Dumpson
In this module, you will learn about Gospel music, its origins, and the importance it holds in the Black community, instrumentation, and popular songs.
Join Dr. J Donald Dumpson as he leads us on his exploration of gospel choir music.
Module Three: Eric Wortham II
In this module, you will learn about Jazz music, its origins, why it is known as “America’s classical music”, and its significance in the Black community and amongst popular songs.
Join Eric Wortham II as he performs at the legendary Chris's Jazz Cafe in Center City, Philadelphia.
Module Four: Chill Moody
In this module, you will learn about the evolution of Hip Hop, the influence of other of music in its origin, and its importance in the Black community.
Join Chill Moody as he performs original songs at Philadelphia's Belmont Mansion.