Music of the Diaspora: William Grant Still

IN THIS LESSON

Hear how music and stories of the Diaspora influence many of the compositions you hear today.

In this lesson, you'll move and groove to the rhythmic sounds of William Grant Still's Danzas de Panama, which features a collection of Panamanian folk songs.

The string quartet performs Movement 1: Tamborita and Movement 3: Cumbia y Congo.

When you hear the drumming in Cumbia y Congo, it may sound like there are African influences, but soon you'll catch onto the Latin melodies.