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Che Che Koolay, also known as Kye Kye Kule, is a wonderful repeat-after-me song that comes from Ghana, Africa.

The lyrics to Che Che Koolay are:

Che Che Koolay,

Che Che Kofisa

Kofisa Langa

Ka Ka Silanga

Kum Ade Nde

Hey!

I dont know the exact translation of Che Che Koolay, but from my understanding, its a group dance in which singer touch their toes, knees, shoulders, and head- similar to the song "Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes."

To get the most out of this song, weve created a simple set of rhythmic ostinatos to accompany the song. Learning to play these ostinato lines while others are singing is a great way to strengthen steady beat. If you dont have the instruments used in the video, feel free to improvise with things around you that could serve as instruments.

Credits:

Video: Nathan Walby

Arranger: Nathan Walby

Performers: Nathan Walby, Ms. As 2nd grade class