Dakota County Library - Caribbean Music of Trinidad and Jamaica-- The Maroons
The Maroons, a Minneapolis-based trio that plays popular music of the Caribbean, demonstrated soca, reggae, calypso and ska. Discover the sounds and influences of Afro-Caribbean rhythms and learn about traditional Caribbean instruments such as the steel pan, conga drums, fonde, rhumba box guitar and bass.
Total # of Program/Activities: 1
Total Attendance: 113
Dates and Locations:
* June 11, 2010 - Inver Glen Library (Inver grove Heights)
The Maroons are a Minneapolis-based trio that plays popular music of the Caribbean, including calypso and reggae. The Maroons are under the direction of Mick LaBriola, who has opened for such international music acts as Ziggy Marley, The Wailers and Black Uhuru.
Learn about the rich history and artistic contributions that Africans brought to the Americas. The Maroons demonstrate soca, reggae, calypso and ska. Discover the sounds and influences of Afro-Caribbean rhythms and learn about traditional Caribbean instruments such as the steel pan, conga drums, fonde, rhumba box, guitar and bass.
The performers took the audience around the world via maps, stories and music. Wonderful performances and interesting information.
Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; End user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status.Participants learn about the rich history and artisitic contributions that Africans brought to the Americas.