Black History Now 2020: “Java & Djembes”
Feb 22, 2020 11:00 am - Feb 22, 2020 12:30 pm
“Java & Djembes”
Enjoy coffee from different regions of Africa while learning traditional West African percussion rhythms from master musician Kamiruri Kelly, of the DAY Program. Hailed as the “Maestro,” Mr. Kelly is one of the few American percussionists to be declared a member of acclaimed musician Mammady Keita’s family of percussionists in Guinea, West Africa.
Workshop participants are eligible to perform in a 2pm public performance at the Churchland Branch Library to showcase what they learned.
Price: $10 per person. Intended Audience: Ages 17 & Up
In its fifth season, the Portsmouth Museums and the Portsmouth Public Libraries Black History Now series commemorates African-American heritage. Black History Now 2020 will include Saturday events of cultural dance, music, plays, military tributes and more as we celebrate Black History from West Africa all the way to today’s change makers.
Black History Now 2020: “Java & Djembes”
Feb 22, 2020 11:00 am - Feb 22, 2020 12:30 pm
“Java & Djembes”
Enjoy coffee from different regions of Africa while learning traditional West African percussion rhythms from master musician Kamiruri Kelly, of the DAY Program. Hailed as the “Maestro,” Mr. Kelly is one of the few American percussionists to be declared a member of acclaimed musician Mammady Keita’s family of percussionists in Guinea, West Africa.
Workshop participants are eligible to perform in a 2pm public performance at the Churchland Branch Library to showcase what they learned.
Price: $10 per person. Intended Audience: Ages 17 & Up
In its fifth season, the Portsmouth Museums and the Portsmouth Public Libraries Black History Now series commemorates African-American heritage. Black History Now 2020 will include Saturday events of cultural dance, music, plays, military tributes and more as we celebrate Black History from West Africa all the way to today’s change makers.
Location
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center
400 High Street
Portsmouth , VA
