Learn & Experience African Music & Dance
Time & Location
About The Event
Learn & Experience African Music & Dance
By African Cultural Arts International
Directed by Alex Kofi Mensah
Thu, July 28 at 5pm – Performance (45mins) and Learn the names of our traditional instruments (15mins). Fri, July 29 at 5 pm – Performance (45mins) and Learn the names of our dances (15mins). Sat, July 30 6:30 pmPerformance (45mins) and Learns the names of our food and tourist sites (15mins).
Prices for Performance & Presentation Adult - $20 Seniors & Students - $10 Kids - $10 Family of 4-5 - $50
we will follow NYS vaccination protocols effective on the date of the performance.
This presentation unites rhythm & song, It creates an environment that nurtures, heals & inspires the body & soul.
This presentation unites rhythm and song. It creates an environment that nurtures, heals, renews, awakens, and inspires the body and soul. This presentation is for people who want to experience West African music and stories.
The performance is based on rhythms heard across Ghana such as the Wale rhythm, Adzogbo, Agbekor, etc. We will present a story about our instruments and explain how they are made and why they sound so unique. During this time, the audience will have an opportunity to touch the instruments in order to get the full experience.
There will be a session where the audience will be given an opportunity to ask questions about the group. What to expect: Experience true Ghanaian folk music and stories What to bring: A friend, partner, and/or family members. Children are welcome. What to take home: inspiration and excitement.
About the Company
African Cultural Arts International (ACAI) is an organization that sponsors, produces and promotes African individuals and cultural groups across the globe through the performing arts.
ACAI is designed to connect African cultural groups with cultural events, festivals, schools, libraries, and theaters by showcasing and teaching the rich African cultural heritage through music, dance, stories, and histories through the use of African dance, song, costumes and instruments
Cast List Alex Kofi Mensah and the Tsooboi Ensemble