UPCOMING EVENTS
4TH ANNUAL HA MBONGUI AFRICAN DANCE & DRUM CONFERENCE
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Join Cheza Nami Foundation and Gata Bantu for 4th annual Ha Mbongui African dance & drum conference on May 15-17 at the Tannery Arts Center in Santa Cruz. The conference aims to promote the beauty and diversity of African Culture Through drum, dance and music from all over Africa.
DONATIONS WELCOME Featured Artists include: * Mabiba Baegne (from Utah) * Youssouf Koumbassa (From Atlanta) * Oumou Faye (from Santa Cruz) * Antoinette Yelessa (From Paris) * Jean-Paul Mouyabi (From Paris) * Jean-Claude Biza. ( From Michigan) * Mfumua Nsanga. (From Paris) * Arnaud Loubayi. (From Santa Cruz) * Aline Nkouakoua. (From Santa Cruz) * Niochi Mbanza. (From Oakland) * Kiazi Malonga. (From Oakland) * Loubaki Loubaki. (From New York) and other Spectacular artists!!! Drummers, dancers, acoustic musicians, music lovers, beginners, experts are ALL invited! The event is sponsored by the Arts Council Santa Cruz County. |
PROGRAMS
ASSEMBLIES, ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNITY
Cheza Nami offers activities to community organizations, schools and corporations while addressing educational and social needs that help foster community building, global citizenship and personal enrichment through our core programs.
CULTURAL ARTS & LEARNING
SPECIAL ANNUAL EVENTS |
YOUTH OUTREACH
SUMMER CAMPS |
COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES
TEACHER TRAINING |
ABOUT US
CHEZA NAMI ENSEMBLE
We are a small but highly effective, engaged and energetic team dedicated to enriching our communities through the cultural arts. Our programs are managed by volunteer staff and implemented by local partner artists.
Catherine Ndungu-Case
President, CEO
KENYA |
Dandha da Hora
Artistic Director
BRAZIL |
Mandjou Kone
Principal Artist
Preschool Program MALI/BURKINA FASO |
Ibou Ngom
Musical Director
SENEGAL |
