It
is a workshop of music, song and dance exploring how
the two main traditions in Northern Ireland view cultural
heritage. We explore how community conflict has
impacted on arts expression, especially traditional
music and dance.
Roots & Rhythms
Performance at the Department for Education
Annual Budget Launch, Stormont Belfast, May 2002
Roots & Rhythms
Panarts musicians at Windsor Womans Group,
Belfast >
"Those attending thoroughly enjoyed the workshops and all have expressed a
strong desire to participate in another one"
Joan Dougan, Education Officer Windsor Women's Group, Belfast
To encourage respect and
understanding of cultural diversity.To build on an existing interest in traditional arts.
Professional musicians
deliver a one hour performance of traditional tunes and songs. Group
discussions and participation is encouraged through the use of flipchart
exercises and percussion instruments. Resources include videos, CD's,
overhead projector and traditional instruments. Handouts and evaluation
sheets are provided at each workshop.
Roots & Rhythms
Young people at Castle Gardens Primary
School, Newtownards
Roots & Rhythms
Different ethnic minorities perform in
Tullycarnet Library as part of The Belfast Festival at Queens University
Smallworld
Windsor Women's Group, Belfast
Smallworld
Learning to dance
the Salsa. NICEM exhibition on display in Carlingford,
County Meath.
Below is a downloadable audio clip from the
Roots & Rhythms programme. Click on the link below to play it. You will
need a programme that plays mp3 files such as Windows Media Player or Real
Player (both are available freely on the Internet).
Northern
Sky
