Jun 11, 2023
Young Artists Conservatory of Music (YACM) is hosting a West-African Drumming and Movement Experience in collaboration with Solano Library’s Lunch at the Library program on Monday June 12, 2023 at 11:00 am. The event is free and located at the Vacaville Town Square Library (1 Town Square, Pl. Vacaville)
Young Artists Conservatory of Music (YACM) is hosting a West-African Drumming and Movement Experience in collaboration with Solano Library’s Lunch at the Library program on Monday June 12, 2023 at 11:00 am. The event is free and located at the Vacaville Town Square Library (1 Town Square, Pl. Vacaville)
Led by West African drum and dance master Tyehimba Kokayi, the 1-hour class will engage children and parents in a high energy experience centered in West African tradition. For American’s, drums are typically used for entertainment. In the African culture, drums are used to herald social, historical, political significance. They invite community involvement and provide everyone with a way to participate. During the class, the exuberant professor Tyehimba, will lead participants to enjoy basic rhythms and movements at the heart of Africa’s culture.
Professional drummer, Waverly Cook (YACM alumni 2013) will assist Tyehimba Kokayi at the Library event.
YACM is committed to the power of the performing arts in generating a vibrant and engaged community. We celebrate diverse expressions of the arts and look for opportunities to engage families in enriching experiences.
For more information, contact Executive Director, Wanda Cook at 707-718-7775 or wcook@youngartistsconservatory.org
