Inspired by this goofy but global video http://youtube.com/watch?v=zlfKdbWwruY&feature=user
I decided to collect snapshots of culture, music, and commentary from around the world that are posted on YouTube. I’m planning on using some of them as intro/filler in an Introduction to world geography class I will be teaching in the fall. I’m partial to wiki-National Geographic type material – stuff that would explain a place and its people, particularly if it is made by the folks who live there.
Do you have a favorite to suggest? Criteria
- Videos that are 3-7 mins long preferred
- Off the beaten path is great and politically charged or controversial is fine
Some of my picks so far are below……
********** The Joy of Geography **********
Dancing Matt Around the world - 4:29
The Original Video of Lilly: The World Map Master - 8:13
Animaniacs Geography Song - 1:47
Secret and Hidden Places at Google Earth -7:32
************ Place Specific *****************
HOLLAND - 6 to 8 Black men by D. Sedaris
MULTIPLE SELECTIONS AT
****** Traditional Music **********
Throat Singing
Umekichi traditional Japanese music
Beijing Opera
Bollywood Song
********* Just for the hell of it **************
“Thriller” (original upload) - 4:26
