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African Percussion and Rhythms

K- 8
This interactive assembly brings the spirit of African culture and village life of Nigeria, West Africa. Onye will introduce the important learning concepts of African musical instruments, rhythms, and the historical context of traditional society. Drum performance, demonstrations, and explanations, questions/answers. Themes can include learning self-discipline, developing leadership skills, collaboration and team-building incentives. Together, let's celebrate diversity through the drum and rhythms of life. 

Onye Onyemaechi, founder, Village Rhythms, MBA  has more than 30 years experience in educational entertainment for schools, libraries, universities, and museums. His goal is to bring the joy and soul of African music, culture and wisdom, teachings, important learning concepts, and celebration of diversity to pupils worldwide. He is a celebrated recording artist and performer who brings an invigorating powerful experience to hundreds of audiences across USA and Europe. A world-renowned master percussionist, performer, and inspirational speaker, Onye is the author of The Drum: Voice of the Village, and bandleader and manager of Onye and the Messengers, an AfroBeat World Music Band. He has been a member of the Massachusetts Performing Arts Student Series, Young Audiences of San Jose, Young Imagination, ArtsBank Education programs, and is currently on the League of Volunteers-Arts In Schools roster. Onye’s programs for children have earned him a McDonald’s Foundation Recognition Award for Children’s Programs and he has been featured on NBC and regional school cultural programs since 1984, the Wisdom Channel.

Ages:

College, Elementary School, High School, Middle School

Locations:

Arizona AZ, California CA, Colorado CO, Massachusetts MA, Nevada NV, Oregon OR

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