Erykah Badu surprised a group of fifth graders in Dallas showing up at their school to drop science on how the blues influences contemporary music.
"Blues music tells the story of important events in our history," said Badu whose own music is a mix of soul, hip-hop and jazz. "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."
Ms. Badu's own charity organization hooked the school visit up and since she was a teacher before she blew up, it is obvious that Erykah loves the kids.
"Blues music tells the story of important events in our history," said Badu whose own music is a mix of soul, hip-hop and jazz. "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."
Ms. Badu's own charity organization hooked the school visit up and since she was a teacher before she blew up, it is obvious that Erykah loves the kids.
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