A Dive into Kenyan Culture Through Children's Music
A Dive into Kenyan Culture Through Children's Music. Kitenge: A fabric worn endowed with many colours and patterns Kenya is a beautiful country in Africa, with a beautiful rich culture seen through different tasty foods, beautiful songs and rhythmic dances and colourful attire. A Rainbow of Culture Kenya is home to over 40 tribes, each boasting a unique rich way of life. These tribes are like big families, and their song and dances tell stories about their land, animals and people. Children often hear songs that teach them about their history, values and tradition. For example, the Kikuyu tribe sing songs about the mountain, Mt. Kenya, and their farms which remind everyone on the importance of nature and hard work. Music For Learning and Growing Kids are having fun, playing with a jump rope, and learning to count. Kenyan children learn so much through music. Songs like “ungienda guthoma” teach the importance of education and the need of having basic education. Others like “Mbu...