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Siama’s Congo Roots: Music from the Heart of Africa

Siama’s Congo Roots: Music from the Heart of Africa In-Person

Musicians Siama Matuzungidi and Dallas Johnson will perform music from Matuzungidi’s home county of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In this interactive workshop, the duo will share information on a wide variety of traditional African instruments, including the guitar, drum, balafon, and mbira. They will also teach everyone to sing songs in Lingala and Kikongo, as well as in popular Congolese singing styles, such as repeating, call and response, layering, and yodeling. All ages. Registration recommended. 

This program is funded by MELSA. 

 

Date:
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Time Zone:
Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Columbia Heights Public Library Community Room (Room 100)
Library:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Audience:
  Family  
Categories:
  Entertainment & Special Events  
Registrations open at 11:00am Thursday, June 26, 2025

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