Siama's Congo Music
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2018
End Date
November 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
Siama's guitar, fun rhythms, evocative mbira (thumb piano), and spirited harmonies inspire kids to dance, clap and sing along to catchy songs in Kikongo, Lingala and Swahili as they learn about Congolese music and culture.
Project Details
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Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2018 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
This musical program explores Congolese culture and heritage, invites members of the community to engage through the art forms of music and dance, and provides an opportunity to engage with a performer who is part of a minority demographic.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Attendees learned about Congolese culture and heritage and experienced Congolose music and dance.
Project Manager
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Vrieze
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
scott@melsa.org
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