Beat Nation

Beat Nation Assignment ( 20 marks) : Go to http://www.beatnation.org/

1. Read the front web page. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement about young Indigenous artists who creating new forms of art: hTh

“There has been some criticism over the years by older community members who see this influence as a break from tradition and the movement of the culture towards a pop-based mainstream assimilation.”

2. Go to curatorial statement. Answer the following questions in two to three sentences:

Read the curatorial statement?  Why is Hip Hop important for young Indigenous artists?     Where did Hip Hop originate?   

3. Go to music. Answer each point below with at least two examples:

Pick one song.  Listen and try to write down some of the words.

Write down at least three ​Images that stands out? 

What are the themes in the song? Important messages? 

References to Indigenous culture? 

Symbols? 

4. In your opinion what makes the song interesting (2-3 sentences) .....rhythm,  repetition, tone, diction, denotation, connotation? 

5. What words or phrases are repeated over and over?    Can you you tell me the story of the song? (2-3 sentences

Bonus Marks: Take a look at the artists....pick one piece of art work.....why do you like it?? 

(5 marks)