Chanaya's World of Music

  1. Out of every instrument we spoke about in class, one instrument that we didn't mention  is the   Rainstick . I  remember learning about the rainstick in 4th grade. The rainstick is classified as a percussion  instrument/a shaken idiophone.  Native  Americans  use them at powwows and other  ceremonies whether small or large. When they're shaken, they make a noise that's very similar to rain.  When preformed at  powwows, the rainstick is usually  accompanied by other instruments.  The rainstick is  usually used to rid the area and or group of people of evil spirits. The 2nd use of a rainstick being played is if the area the Indigenous people are in is experiencing a drought that's causing their crops and animals to die off.  The best part about  rainsticks, is that they're very simple to make. They''re made from very accessible materials such as cactus stems and bamboo sticks. The materials used inside vary from items as big as rocks and gravel to finer i

       Hi, I'm Chanaya Carr, and I'm a first year student at Converse. I've played soccer for 15 years which is basically my whole life. My parents first put me in soccer when I was three years old, and I’ve liked it ever since.  I grew up in Columbia, SC with my mom and dad. In April of 2020, my dad died, and since then I’ve gotten closer with my mom, and I’ve traveled a lot more. I have 2 siblings (an older brother and an older sister). I also have 2 nieces and 1 nephew. My favorite colors are blue and green because they remind me of nature. My favorite tv shows are Grey’s Anatomy, Criminal Minds, Hannah Montana, and Victorious. My favorite movies are Hercules, John Wick 1+2 (the third felt a little forced), Columbiana, The Princess and the Frog, and Chicken Little. My favorite foods include, but are not limited to french fries, wings (flats only), pizza (pepperoni), and pasta (alfredo + spaghetti). My hobbies include cooking, baking, and journaling. I currently don’t hav