West African Drumming
Languages
English, French, French Immersion
Discipline
Music
Availability
In-Person
Number of participants
30
Themes
African Culture, Black Legacy
Age
All ages, Children ages 5 - 11, Children ages 12 - 18, Seniors, Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
About this program
Fana Soro introduces participants to traditional rhythms and songs of the djembé, West Africa’s most popular drum. Participants will gain a basic understanding of the drumming connected to the dances and songs of the Senoufo culture.
For online workshops, school must provide percussion instruments.
Curriculum Links
African culture, dance, geography, language, movement, music, rhythm, storytelling, teamwork and community building.
Artist
Pricing
In person only
One-hour session: $325 + HST
Two 1-hour sessions: $525 + HST
Three 1-hour sessions: $725 + HST
Four 1-hour sessions: $925 + HST
Published fees are for schools; fees for other settings are subject to change.
Venues over 25 km from Ottawa centre will be charged a travel fee for artist’s transportation costs.
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