Live music, storytelling, and hands-on workshops connect students with the instruments, rhythms, and cultural heritage of Africa. Interactive, curriculum-friendly, and built to spark curiosity.
Students meet traditional instruments — kalimba, adungu, and drums — up close. We explore how they're made, how they sound, and the stories they carry. Every session includes live music that invites listening, clapping, and call-and-response.
Learners try the instruments themselves. From plucking their first kalimba notes to learning basic adungu patterns, students discover music through touch and play. No experience needed — only curiosity.
Music does not live alone. We share the history behind each instrument: where it comes from, when it's played, and what it means to the people who made it. Music as a window into another world.
Residencies align with music, social studies, history, and global arts standards. Themes include oral tradition, migration, craftsmanship, and how instruments travel across cultures.
We work with you to fit your schedule, grade level, and learning goals. From a single assembly to a week-long immersion — every format delivers.
| Format | Length | Best For | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Program | 45–50 min | Whole grades, large groups — high energy and participation | Standard |
| Classroom Workshops | 45–60 min | Single classes, deeper learning and hands-on time per student | Standard |
| Multi-Day Residency | 2–5 days | Full cultural immersion with a final student showcase performance | Featured |
| Professional Development | 90 min | Music and classroom teachers — integrating global music into curriculum | PD |
Real residency moments — students discovering instruments, sharing rhythms, and connecting with a culture that lives in every note.
Identify African instruments by sight and sound — kalimba, adungu, and traditional percussion
Play simple patterns on kalimba or percussion with confidence and joy
Understand how music reflects history, community, and cultural identity
Explore rhythm, pitch, and storytelling through an entirely new cultural lens
Develop genuine respect for cultural traditions beyond their own lived experience
Key themes explored across disciplines:
We work with you to fit your schedule, grade level, and learning goals. You bring the curious minds — we bring the sound, the stories, and the joy. Let's build a residency that fits your students.
Tell us your grade levels, your schedule, and your goals. We'll take it from there.