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SUMMARY:Rhythms and Music
DESCRIPTION:At the end of the day\, children are able to play to songs like Waka Waka on their instruments and learn the dance steps. Our workshops are for all abilities including first timers and experienced young musicians.  \n\n\n\nCreate Music Step into a vibrant\, hands-on cultural journey where children don’t just watch — they actively participate and create. In our sessions\, children are surrounded by a variety of traditional African instruments\, including djembes\, talking drums\, balafons (African wooden xylophones)\, and other instruments from across the continent. Children are taught how to hold\, strike\, and play these instruments\, exploring rhythms individually and together\, gradually building complex layers of sound like an orchestral ensemble.  \n\n\n\nBlend Western instruments We also encourage children who already play Western instruments such as guitar\, piano\, violin\, or cello to bring them along. We show participants how to blend these instruments with African rhythms\, fostering creativity\, musical collaboration\, and improvisation. Through guided exercises\, children learn how different musical traditions can connect in harmony\, experimenting with combining melodies\, beats\, and movement to create unique\, collaborative performances.  \n\n\n\nDance and Movement Movement and dance are central to the experience. Children explore energetic dance steps inspired by African community celebrations\, learning how rhythm informs motion and how music and dance work together to tell stories. Every session integrates storytelling\, where children listen to traditional African folktales that convey themes of courage\, respect\, and community. These stories highlight African history\, cultural values\, and community life\, helping children understand the richness and diversity of the continent while connecting it to their own experiences.  \n\n\n\nStory Telling Throughout the workshop\, children participate in group drumming\, individual improvisation\, dance\, and interactive storytelling. They learn not only musical skills but also essential life skills such as teamwork\, listening\, coordination\, and confidence. The sessions are inclusive and supportive\, allowing children of all abilities to join\, experiment\, and express themselves creatively. By the end of the workshop\, participants will have experienced the joy of creating music together\, dancing with energy and expression\, and connecting with stories that build cultural awareness and empathy. Children leave with a stronger sense of self\, an appreciation for African and global musical traditions\, and the excitement of having collaborated in a vibrant\, interactive musical journey. The sessions provide a unique opportunity for children to explore creativity\, improvisation\, rhythm\, and movement in a lively and inspiring environment. Ujhasuma Africa workshops are hands-on\, immersive\, and celebratory\, blending African and Western musical traditions\, movement\, and storytelling to inspire children’s confidence\, creativity\, and sense of community.
URL:https://uac.abolimusic.com/event/rhythms-and-music/
LOCATION:Springfield\, Milton Keynes\, UK\, Springfield\, Milton Keynes\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Beats of Africa
DESCRIPTION:Rhythm and Movement on African Drumming and Balafon Ensemble \n\n\n\nBeat of Africa : Rhythm and Movement \n\n\n\nBeat of Africa is an energetic\, hands-on musical journey where children (6/7-17) don’t just listen to rhythm they create it. Participants are introduced to a rich variety of traditional African instruments\, including African drums such as djembe and dun dun\, balafons (wooden xylophones)\, kalimba (thumb piano)\, kosh mash shakers\, and other percussive instruments from across the continent. Children learn how to hold\, strike and control each instrument\, building rhythms step by step. \n\n\n\nSessions focus on ensemble playing\, where individual patterns combine to form powerful layered compositions. Through guided improvisation\, children gain confidence exploring their own ideas while listening and responding to others. We encourage collaboration\, creativity and teamwork\, helping young people understand how rhythm connects community. \n\n\n\nChildren who already play Western instruments such as piano\, violin\, guitar\, flute or brass\, are warmly invited to bring them along. We explore fusion\, blending African rhythms with Western melodies to create a dynamic orchestral-style experience. Participants learn how different musical traditions can work together in harmony. \n\n\n\nThroughout the workshop\, movement and rhythm go hand in hand. Energy builds towards a final performance\, where children showcase what they have learned\, combining drumming\, melody\, improvisation and dance into a vibrant celebratory presentation. By the end\, every participant feels part of something powerful\, creative and shared.
URL:https://uac.abolimusic.com/event/beats-of-africa/
LOCATION:Springfield\, Milton Keynes\, UK\, Springfield\, Milton Keynes\, United Kingdom
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