The Brooklyn-based Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation announces Kwanzaa celebrations and djembe lessons for the third consecutive year at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, December 26-30, 2021. explore the city and explore the seven principles of Kwanzaa with dynamic performances, workshops, art projects and festive cuisine throughout the week. For tickets and more information, visit brooklynkids.org/kwanzaa/.
Umoja – Sounds and Movements of Africa
Sunday, December 26, 2021
Morning session: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
10:20 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Asase Yaa presents the story of Kwanzaa and an African dance workshop
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Djembe and rhythm lessons
11:40 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.: Asase Yaa presents the history of Kwanzaa and an African dance workshop
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Djembe and rhythm lessons
10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: ColorLab Art Workshop – Unity Cuts and Community Mural (walk-in program)
Afternoon session: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
2:20 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Asase Yaa presents the story of Kwanzaa and an African dance workshop
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Djembe and rhythm lessons
3:40 – 4:20 p.m.: Asase Yaa presents The Story of Kwanzaa and African Dance Workshop
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Djembe and rhythm lessons
2:30 – 4:45 p.m.: ColorLab Art Workshop – Unity Cuts and Community Mural (walk-in program)
Kujichagulia – The Rhythm of Kwanzaa
Monday, December 27, 2021
Morning session: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Djembe and rhythm lessons
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Djembe and rhythm lessons
12:00 p.m. – 12:25 p.m.: Performance by Kwanzaa with the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: ColorLab Art Workshop – Unity Cuts and Community Mural (walk-in program)
Afternoon session: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.: Performance by Kwanzaa with the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Djembe and rhythm lessons
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Djembe and rhythm lessons
2:30 – 4:45 p.m.: ColorLab Art Workshop – Unity Cuts and Community Mural (walk-in program)
Ujima – Redefining the Drums of Passion
Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Morning session: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Djembe and rhythm lessons
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.: African dance workshop
10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: ColorLab Art Workshop – Unity Cuts and Community Mural (walk-in program)
Afternoon session: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Djembe and rhythm lessons
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: African dance workshop
2:30 – 4:45 p.m.: ColorLab Art Workshop – Unity Cuts and Community Mural (walk-in program)
Ujamaa – Voices of our youth
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Morning session: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
10:30 – 10:55: Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation featuring Sharon Gordon with Jamaican folk tales
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.: African dance class led by the Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation
12:00 – 12:25: Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation featuring Sharon Gordon with Jamaican folk tales
12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.: African dance class led by Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation
10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: ColorLab Art Workshop – Unity Cuts and Community Mural (walk-in program)
Afternoon session: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
2:30 – 2:55: Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation featuring Sharon Gordon with Jamaican folk tales
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.: African dance class led by the Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation
4:00 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.: Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation featuring Sharon Gordon with Jamaican folk tales
4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.: African dance class led by Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation
2:30 – 4:45 p.m.: ColorLab Art Workshop – Unity Cuts and Community Mural (walk-in program)
Nia – Carnival Traditions
Thursday, December 30, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Morning session: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
10:30 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.: JouvayFest parade of the Hearts of Steel rhythm section
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Djembe and rhythm lessons
11:40 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.: JouvayFest Hearts of Steel Rhythm Section Procession
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Djembe and rhythm lessons
10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: ColorLab art workshop – Carnival accessories (free program)
Afternoon session: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.: Parade of the Hearts of Steel rhythm section of the JouvayFest
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Djembe and rhythm lessons
3:40 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.: Parade of the Hearts of Steel rhythm section of the JouvayFest
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Djembe and rhythm lessons
2:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.: ColorLab art workshop – Carnival accessories (free program)
About Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation
Asase Yaa (“Mother Earth”) began life as the vision of brothers Kofi Osei Williams and Yao Ababio. They pooled their childhood experiences, knowledge, community awareness and performance skills to start African dance and drumming workshops in the 90s that grew into thriving summer camps, in art schools and in spectacular concerts with other like-minded dance companies. As the concept developed, Kofi’s future wife, Rubie, first joined their dance troupe as a dancer, then held a series of administrative positions. They have drawn professionals from across Africa and the Caribbean to Broadway to participate as educators and consultants to create an affordable program for children, adults, seniors and entire families. For more information visit: https://www.asaseyaaent.org/
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