We are busy with visits at present, on Tuesday we had a visit from Shaba, from Ghana, and we did some African drumming. It was loud, and vigorous and exciting (though a couple of children found it too overwhelming and spent most of the session at the back end of the room. Although this visit was not enjoyable for these children, the next time they encounter something similar they may be a little more able to respond more positively, because they have been reassured about the strangeness of it this time.) Shaba also told us a little about his country and we got a tiny glimpse of how different it is. Music is a great way to expose children to diversity and otherness – in an enjoyable and memorable way! Thanks for coming Shaba!