Living with Polio and getting around on crutches; Telling parents to vaccinate their children against Polio
Last summer, singers and musicians __________ in the park every Friday night.
performed
The singer thanked the people who __________ her to perform at the music festival.
encouraged
What does the documentary illustrate about the band?
How their music helps them survive in difficult situation; Their journey from Kinshasa to large European cities; Their spirit to overcome all hardships
Itsuki watched a(n) __________ on TV about his favorite musician.
documentary
Who do the musicians in Staff Benda Bilili see themselves as?
Rock musicians
What's the name of the music band?
Staff Benda Bilili
Where are the 2 film makers who did the documentary about Staff Benda Bilili from?
France
What are the band’s songs often about?
difficult situations they dealt with
Where does the band live?
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Staff Benda Bilili means '_________________'
Look Beyond Appearances
What are the special things about Staff Benda Bilili?
Disabled performers, Playing homemade instruments, Performing on the streets
All members of the band are disabled. True or False?
False
Who are the band's first audience?
Poor street people in Kinshasa
Who is the founder of Staff Benda Bilili?
Ricky
What is the key message from Staff Benda Bilili's music?
Be positive and strong, To control your own life, To educate people to prevent dangerous diseases
How many members are there in the band?
5
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