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Bachata
Bachata is a dance music genre originating in the Dominican Republic within what is known as urban folklore. It is considered a derivative of bolero.
Massive interest in the rhythm emerged in the 1980s, with the importance it gained in the media. The Dominican Republic was declared an Intangible Heritage of Humanity on December 11, 2019, by UNESCO.
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✍ Brief Summary:
The book "Oye, Celia! by Katie Sciurba, illustrated by Edel Rodríguez, is a vibrant and rhythmic celebration and tribute to the legendary Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz. Through a blend of English and Spanish, the story captures the essence of Cruz's Music and its emotional resonance. Inspired by Cruz's songs, a young girl attends an impromptu neighborhood dance party. She carries her favorite record with her to the dance party and calls out for her favorite singer. "Oye, Celia!" she shouts. And as she dances, she tells Celia what she hears in her singing: loss, passion, sadness, happiness, history, and more. The personal telling, in a blend of English and Spanish, and the marvelously expressive illustrations makes it an irresistible book which reflects on the emotions and stories conveyed through the music.
📚 Here is how the book aligned and supported our program's goals:
Oye, Celia! Supports the objectives of our Title III program in several meaningful ways. Its bilingual Text and focus on music and culture make it a valuable resource for fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for MLLs:
- It Enhances English Language Development
- Bilingual Text: the book's use of English and Spanish facilitates language acquisition and comprehension for MLLs, promoting English proficiency.
- Vocabulary building: Exposure to musical and cultural terms enriches students' vocabulary in both languages.
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- Promotes Cultural Awareness and Identity:
- Cultural Representation: The story introduces students to Celia Cruz, a significant Latin Music figure fostering appreciation for Latinx culture.
- Celebrating Diversity: The book encourages students to connect with and respect diverse cultural expressions by highlighting the emotional depth of salsa music.
- Supports Academic Achievement:
- Integration of Arts and Music: The narrative focus on music and dance provides interdisciplinary learning opportunities, enhancing engagement and academic success.
- Critical Thinking: Students analyze the emotions conveyed through music, developing critical and interpretative skills.
- Facilitates Family and Community Engagement:
- Home-School Connection: The book can serve as a bridge for discussions about family traditions and cultural heritage, involving families in the educational process.
- Community Involvement: Organizing events like a salsa dance day can strengthen community ties and celebrate cultural diversity.
- Builds on Social-emotional Learning (SEL):
- Emotional Expression: The story's exploration of emotions through music helps students understand and express their feelings.
- Empathy Development: Students develop empathy and emotional intelligence by connecting with the protagonist's experiences.
🧩 Activity of Integration:
- Objectives:
- Review story elements and practice new vocabulary related to music, emotion, and culture.
- Make personal cultural connections to music or traditions.
- Participate in a bilingual, music-inspired classroom celebration.
- Process:
- Pre-reading Discussion: Ask students, "Have you ever danced or listened to music with your family? What kind of music was it? Show a picture of Celia Cruz and introduce her briefly.
- Read-Aloud Oye, Celia!, pausing to explain bilingual words and emotions shown in the illustrations. Emphasize how the music makes the characters feel.
- Discuss how music connects people and memories, as in the story.
- Students complete a drawing and writing prompt:
- Draw a time when you listened to music with your family. Write 1–2 sentences about how that music made you feel.
- Sentence frames for ELL support:
- "I listened to ____________ with ____________."
- "I like listening to ________________."
- "It makes me feel _________________."
- Classroom Gallery Walk: Students display their work and do a "gallery walk" to learn about their classmates' musical traditions.
🗣 Speaking, Listening, and Writing Sentence Frames:
- Play a short clip of Celia Cruz singing. Ask students to move with the rhythm.
- Students describe how they felt using a sentence frame: "The music made me feel ___________ because ________________."
🏡 Family Engagement Extension:
- Prompt: "Ask your family: What Music do they like listening to together? Why is it important to you?"
- Encourage students to bring in a favorite (family-friendly) song to share with the class.
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Salsa
Salsa is the term used to refer to the set of dance musical genres resulting from the synthesis of Cuban rhythms such as the Cuban son, guaguancó, guajira, boogaloo, mambo, montuno, cha-cha-chá, guaracha, and descarga, with the Puerto Rican genres of plena and bomba, and the African-American genres of jazz and blues. Largely inspired by the compositions of Cuban musicians and singers between the 1930s and 1950s,
Salsa was consolidated as a commercial success through various musicians and singers in New York in the 1960s and 1970s under the direction of the record label created by Dominican musician Johnny Pacheco of Fania Records, which successfully sponsored many of these musicians and singers under the Fania All-Stars group.
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