The African American Dance Ensemble’s mission is to preserve and share the finest traditions of African and African American dance and music through research, education, and entertainment; to […]
Music
Mestra Tigresa Born and raised in Brazil, developed an interest in Capoeira at a young age and began studying in 1986. She obtained her Instructor belt in 1995 […]
Beverly Botsford is a cross-cultural percussionist and educator, blending music, movement and spoken word in solo and ensemble performances, workshops and residencies. Embracing drumming traditions of Africa, Cuba, […]
BUMP’s innovative approach to music education fosters excellence and agency in youth by offering arts programming and African-diasporic cultural enrichment activities and experiences to build artistic proficiency, cultural […]
Hailed as “The Keeper of Flamenco” by Dance Magazine and honored by the King and Government of Spain with La Cruz de la Orden al Mérito Civil for […]
Charles Pettee delights in sharing the stories and sounds of the many cultures from around the world that make up the wonderful tapestry of NC Blues and Bluegrass […]
“Teaching is more than a passion for Diali Cissokho; it’s his birthright” (John Hunter, Chatham Record). “Griot” Diali Cissokho – vocalist, percussionist, korist, and composer – hails from […]
Since 2005, Integrity Strings has performed in concert halls from the Carolina Theatre in Durham to Sydney, Australia. Integrity Strings celebrates and embraces diversity. The quartet gives as […]
Karen Novy is a songwriter, speaker and vocal empowerment facilitator. She speaks from the heart and guides audiences to deep and powerful moments of self-realization. Her talks leave […]
Kidznotes is a nonprofit based in Durham, North Carolina that provides tuition-free after-school classical music instruction to students in grades 1-12. Inspired by the El Sistema model of […]