Erykah Badu Rocks the SchoolHouse
At IHOBF’s Blues SchoolHouse Program
Grammy Award winner Erykah Badu rocked the SchoolHouse when she surprised students attending the International House of Blues Foundation® (IHOBF) Blues SchoolHouse Program in Dallas on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. The program traces the evolution of the blues from its roots in African culture through its emergence and evolution as a unique American musical form. Badu was featured as an example of the influence of blues on contemporary music. “The influence of blues is in my cells. It’s a big part of who I am,” said Badu. “I am the blues.”
Badu and her non-profit, Beautiful Love Incorporated Non-Profit Development arranged for fifth graders from St. Philips School to take part in the musical journey. Students from Prestonwood Elementary and Holy Trinity Catholic Schools also participated in the program.. Badu, who was a schoolteacher before she launched her music career, jumped at the opportunity to participate in IHOBF’s Blues SchoolHouse Program. “Blues music tells the story of important events in our history,” said Badu. “It is important for young people to understand the origin of the music that is such a big part of their everyday lives. If they don’t know and understand their heritage, they’ll lose it.“
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About Erykah Badu: Best known for her eccentric style and cerebral music, is an award winning American soul singer and songwriter, whose sound -- a concoction of soul, hip-hop and jazz -- cannot be contained to a single genre. The Texas native, who prides herself on being a “mother first”, is a touring artist, teacher, community activist, holistic healer, vegan, recycler, and conscious spirit. Committed to children, Badu gives back to her hometown through Beautiful Love Incorporated Non-Profit Development (B.L.I.N.D.), a charity organization she created to provide community-based programs for inner-city youth.
About the IHOBF: International House of Blues Foundation® (IHOBF) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the arts to schools and communities through programs that promote cultural understanding and encourage creative expression. IHOBF programs teach about aspects of American culture and history through the arts, highlight African American cultural contributions and support youth participation in the arts. IHOBF conducts programming in twelve locations nationwide and is supported by House of Blues, House of Blues Foundation Room members, Live Nation and other public and private donors. For more information, visit www.ihobf.org.
At IHOBF’s Blues SchoolHouse Program
Grammy Award winner Erykah Badu rocked the SchoolHouse when she surprised students attending the International House of Blues Foundation® (IHOBF) Blues SchoolHouse Program in Dallas on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. The program traces the evolution of the blues from its roots in African culture through its emergence and evolution as a unique American musical form. Badu was featured as an example of the influence of blues on contemporary music. “The influence of blues is in my cells. It’s a big part of who I am,” said Badu. “I am the blues.”
Badu and her non-profit, Beautiful Love Incorporated Non-Profit Development arranged for fifth graders from St. Philips School to take part in the musical journey. Students from Prestonwood Elementary and Holy Trinity Catholic Schools also participated in the program.. Badu, who was a schoolteacher before she launched her music career, jumped at the opportunity to participate in IHOBF’s Blues SchoolHouse Program. “Blues music tells the story of important events in our history,” said Badu. “It is important for young people to understand the origin of the music that is such a big part of their everyday lives. If they don’t know and understand their heritage, they’ll lose it.“
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About Erykah Badu: Best known for her eccentric style and cerebral music, is an award winning American soul singer and songwriter, whose sound -- a concoction of soul, hip-hop and jazz -- cannot be contained to a single genre. The Texas native, who prides herself on being a “mother first”, is a touring artist, teacher, community activist, holistic healer, vegan, recycler, and conscious spirit. Committed to children, Badu gives back to her hometown through Beautiful Love Incorporated Non-Profit Development (B.L.I.N.D.), a charity organization she created to provide community-based programs for inner-city youth.
About the IHOBF: International House of Blues Foundation® (IHOBF) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the arts to schools and communities through programs that promote cultural understanding and encourage creative expression. IHOBF programs teach about aspects of American culture and history through the arts, highlight African American cultural contributions and support youth participation in the arts. IHOBF conducts programming in twelve locations nationwide and is supported by House of Blues, House of Blues Foundation Room members, Live Nation and other public and private donors. For more information, visit www.ihobf.org
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