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January 28, 2025

Bennett School Explores African Art with The Magic of African Rhythm

An African arts extravaganza arrived at Bennett School this past December. For two days, fifth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students traveled on a journey through Africa by dancing, drumming, storytelling, and… Read More →

April 30, 2024

Chatham Grove Elementary Students’ Sensational Safari with The Magic of African Rhythm

Photo trio from L to R: seated girls; man stands with arms across his chest; students dance with arms raised.

“This week, we are going on a safari…a journey together,” announced Teli Shabu, lead artist of The Magic of African Rhythm.  Fifth-grade students traveled on their safari at Chatham Grove… Read More →

January 25, 2024

Go See This: Valentine’s Dinner and Dancing

Connie Fenner is a local business owner, community connector, and proud breast cancer survivor. She’s committed to supporting orgs that bring people together to create healthier communities, including powering our… Read More →

May 31, 2023

Drumming, Dancing, and an Ancient Art Form Flow into Silk Hope

Photo triptych L to R: students smiling and cheering; African man in traditional dress holding drum skins for two female students

The Magic of African Rhythm (TMOAR) visited Silk Hope for a 3-day Artists-in-Schools residency jam-packed with African dancing, storytelling, drumming, music-making, and the ancient art of Adinkra printing. Members of… Read More →

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