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Music slips past words— a pulse between thought and dream. Each note unlocks hidden doors, each rhythm threads soul to sound. In this class, I’ve discovered how music reaches deeper than just hearing; it asks us to feel, reflect, and connect. Exploring traditions from across continents— from the Gullah Geechee to Jamaica, the Māori of New Zealand, and even the icy soundscapes of Antarctica—has opened my ears and my mind. I’ve been challenged, inspired, and moved, and through this journey, the world of music has become not just something I listen to, but something I live . 1. Gullah Geechee People – North America (United States) Type: Traditional Song/Video Example: The McIntosh County Shouters – “Move, Daniel” Notes: The McIntosh County Shouters are a Gullah Geechee group from Georgia, and this song is a “ring shout”—a lively, spiritual ritual that used to be performed by enslaved people along the Georgia and South Carolina coast. I wanted to explore it because, as I mentioned, my d...
