Babatunde Olatunji brought the “African Sound” to popular music and spent most of his life in California. His mission was to spread love, rhythm, and the spirit of the drum to everyone. Kalani shares some of his favorite Olatunji songs in this session, ones that are accessible, flexible, musical, and relevant. Participants will discover ways to integrate song topics to other areas of learning and expression. Let’s help keep his vision alive by learning some of his most accessible songs.
Target Audience
General Music and Elementary Music Educators
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Clinician Info
Kalani Das
Peripole
Kalani Das, MT-BC is a world percussion specialist with more than 35 years of professional experience in both professional and educational settings. He is a certified Orff-Schulwerk music educator, a board-certified music therapist, and a requested professional development specialist. Kalani is the author of numerous publications and resources, both in print and online. His publications include; Together in Rhythm (Alfred), Kalani’s World Rhythms (Hal Leonard), and The Way of Music (Sarsen). You can find him online on the World Drum Club, Kalani Music, and Ukulele Club YouTube Channels (Supported at Patreon.com/Kalani), and WorldDrumClub on Instagram. When home in Los Angeles, Kalani provides music therapy services via Golden State Music Therapy, working mainly with persons with brain injuries and in addiction recovery.