NIGHT OF THE ARTS: Folk Dances with Live Music from Angola and Tanzania

FREE EVENT!
17.08.2023
17:00 – 19:00
Part of the NIGHT OF THE ARTS OF HELSINKI’s program.
We bring together two minorities of Helsinki and invite everyone to play and dance along their traditional music and dances.
WHERE:
Caisa, Helsinki
Kaikukatu 4 B
PROGRAM:
17:00 – Welcoming words by Menard Mponda
17:15 – Music & dances from Angola
18:00 – Break
18:15 – Music & dances from Tanzania
19:00 – End
WHO
This event is designed for everyone, previous experience is not required. Musicians or aspiring musicians are welcomed to join the musicians and play the traditional dance songs and how to perform music for the dances. Dancers will be invited to learn the steps and form of the dances by performing it together with live music.
All kinds of music instruments and dance levels are welcome. Just bring your instrument, voice and body!
This event is based on the events organized by the World Music School Helsinki which aim to connect the local cultural minorities through music and to teach through these music as a mother language.