Lesson Paths & Learning Objectives

1. Hawai'i's Influence on US Popular Music

   • Describe the musical characteristics and aesthetic qualities of Hawaiian steel guitar music.
   • Explain how Hawaiian steel guitar music has influence American popular styles, such as jazz, country music, and the blues.
   • 30+ minutes

2. Diaspora and Music: Brass Bands of the South Pacific and Beyond

   • Explain how brass band traditions became established on many Pacific Islands.
   • Describe the varied contexts within which brass bands perform in Tonga.
   • Explain how one Tongan American musician (Linikoni Taufa) tries to continue the brass band tradition in his new home.
   • 30+ minutes

3. Creating Art about Cultural Heritage

   • Define “cultural heritage.”
   • Explain how the musicians featured in this component create music about your cultural heritage.
   • Identify songs that connect to your personal cultural heritage.
   • Explain how you could create art that reflects your cultural heritage.
   • 20+ minutes