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Rites of Passage: African Drumming and Poetry

(grades K-12)
2024-02-26 16:00:00 2024-02-26 16:45:00 America/New_York Rites of Passage: African Drumming and Poetry Learn rhythms from the Western region of Africa that have been passed on from ancient times to now. North Plainfield branch - Program Room

Monday, February 26
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-26 16:00:00 2024-02-26 16:45:00 America/New_York Rites of Passage: African Drumming and Poetry Learn rhythms from the Western region of Africa that have been passed on from ancient times to now. North Plainfield branch - Program Room

Learn rhythms from the Western region of Africa that have been passed on from ancient times to now.

Become culturally immersed in the beats, songs, and lessons that come from the art of playing the djembe drum.

Be ready to sing and drum along! The African culture is all about participation. We will be learning different songs and rhythms from the African diaspora that tell the story of our people!

Presented by Jahlil Shabazz, of Arts Horizons.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Kids | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Movement | Live Performance | Arts & Culture |

TAGS: | Lunar New Year |

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northplainfield@sclibnj.org
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