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Two of the assisted living facilities for which I provide Music Therapy services have an Egyptian theme this month. The exposure to this culture in northwestern Kansas is pretty limited. So I have planned a session of songs that mention things found in Egypt and opportunities to share fun facts about this country. Here is some of what I will be sharing:
Music to set the mood while gathering:
- “Buhamiak” – Bidaia
- “Malam Ini (This Night) – Debu
- “Love of Goddess, Part II” – Ray Spiegel Ensemble
Move to: Steve Martin‘s “King Tut”
Filler music during the session as pass out materials & drums:
- Pyramid of the Sun” – Lex Baxter
- “Ghawazee Dance”-Ra’is Qinnawi Mizmar
Songs to stimulate conversation:
- “Streets of Cairo“
- “Let My People Go“
- Theme from “Exodus”
- “You Belong to Me” by King, Price & Steward
- “Man Come Into Egypt”
Drumming:
- The “Steam Engine” rhyme found on Mama Lisa’s World
- Yimsik Asess – Raquy and the Cavemen
I will also be interspersing many facts on Egypt. What would you include if you lead a similar session?