Week #24

Folk Songs Covered by Harry Belafonte

This is week 24 of the year and we will be celebrating folk songs covered by Harry Belafonte, by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.

The songs are:

Featured Song

SHENANDOAH

Here is Harry Belafonte singing Shenandoah back in 1959. Try singing or humming along with him!

Creative Ideas

HOW TO USE THE MUSIC

  • Try humming or singing along with the provided recording, or one of your choosing for increased feeling of ______.

  • Listen to a recording to create a shared experience.

  • Listen while engaged in daily routines, to add a feeling of familiarity and comfort (if the song is known and loved)

  • Try reminiscing with the song history, or singers of the song. Look at pictures famous singers who performed the song.

SELF-CARE TIPS

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