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Maya Soleil Traditions
Presented by Pioneer Center Youth Programs
ABOUT THE SHOW
Audience members will learn about the use of songs in African cultural ceremonies, dance steps, musical instruments, and colorful costumes while also trying some call-and-response songs in an African language. The diversity of songs from South-Central and West Africa illustrates differences as well as similarities of musical culture throughout the continent.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Maya Soleil Traditions presents traditional African song and dance with performers from the countries of Zambia and Ghana. Authentic rhythms, vocals, and dance performance along with charming stories about the rich culture of the African continent captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Members of Maya Soleil Traditions have toured the world, performing, and recording with some of the greats in African music and dance, including Fela, I.K. Dairo, Obo Addy, Dumi Maraire, Kanda Bongo Man, and the national dance companies of Ghana, Guinea, and Zambia.
- Date:
- Saturday, April 27, 2024
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Branch:
- Sierra View Library
- Categories:
- Music Pioneer Center Youth Programs Theater