Watch the documentary “The Music of Strangers,” about the Silk Road Ensemble, then write a reflection using the following guided questions. The assignment should be written in essay style, NOT just answering the questions–like a movie review.
1st Section
What are some of the traditional instruments used by members of the Silk Road Ensemble? What musical techniques are used in each instrument’s repertoire?
2nd Section
Choose ONE of the following musicians and research the background of their country of origin.
Wu Man and the Chinese Cultural Revolution
What individuals and groups led the Cultural Revolution in China?
What were the goals of the Cultural Revolution in China?
Why were the arts a particular target for radical change? Why did the government forbid people to hear or view anything counterrevolutionary?
Why did the Cultural Revolution come to an end?
What were the immediate and long-term effects of the Cultural Revolution?
Resources:
Britannica
The New York Times
The Guardian
Kinan Azmeh and the Ongoing Syrian Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
What are the root causes of the Syrian conflict, and what is the impact of the ongoing conflict on the people of Syria and the world?
How do the arts help us appreciate differences and learn from one another?
How do the arts help us find our humanity in the face of crisis?
Resources:
BBC News
US Agency for International Development
European Union Commission on Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid
3rd Section
How does collaboration enable the Silk Road Ensemble musicians to express something new through music?
Watch the documentary “The Music of Strangers,” about the Silk Road Ensemble, th
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