Topic: Telling our community story through music
Essential Question: What can we learn about Morrisania by learning about its music?
Groups and Group Subtopics:
Doo-op
Frankie Lymon – Yusef, Michael and Justin
Chanels – Star Jayana, Leslie
Jazz
Felonius Monk – Samatha, Claribel, and Fatoumata
Latin Jazz
Eddie Palmieri – Sapphire, David, and Nicole
Hip-Hop
Old School – Grand Master Flash – Casten, Nomar and Ashley
New School – Fat Joe – Stephen, Jacob and Michelle
Bachata
Adventura – Dora, Albeny and Jeritza
Basic Information to Research
1. How is this person or group connected to Morrisania?
2. Some background facts about the type of music
3. Names of the people in the group
4. Places where they played
5. How person or group became famous
6. Interesting facts
