Drum Fun and Vocals, Too with Dr. Prof. Leonard King, Jr.

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$345
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2013
End Date
February 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Dakota
Dakota
Project Overview
Leonard King, Jr. demonstrates various rhythms that have been cultivated by African- Americans from the late 1800s to today. He highlights the chronology of rhythm development commonly referred to as jazz, blues, R&B and gospel. A Black History Month program.
Project Details
30 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$345
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

An audience of all ages will be entertained as they are educated about aspects of the history of American music.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Comments from hosting librarian: History of the drum - rhythms, sounds, etc. Great performance.

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200