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Kongolese Drum & Movement with Kiazi Malonga
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm PDT
FREE
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In the Kongo, dance, drum and song forge a sacred trinity, inextricably linked to one another. This class is an introduction to movement for drummers. It will explores moving with and without the drum and how embodying the rhythms through dance can make you a better musician. A limited number of drums will be available for us, so please bring your own Conga or Ngoma if you have one.
tags:
Class / Workshop
level:
All Levels
genres: Traditional Congolese
genres: Traditional Congolese
"Batela" by Kiazi Malonga from the Album "Zu Dia Ngoma" (Released: March 2024)
Malonga Casquelourd Center
1428 Alice St
Oakland, CA 94612
view mapRide sharing (i.e Lyft or Uber) and public transportation are recommended as parking limited in the area.
Kiazi Malonga, an African drummer and dancer hailing from Oakland, California, is a guardian of the ancestral rhythms of the Congo, carrying a profound legacy of cultural preservation and musical innovation. Born into a lineage of renowned master artists, he is the son and child prodigy of the late Malonga Casquelourd, a world-renowned artist whose legacy lives on through Kiazi's passionate dedication. Kiazi's artistic journey unfolds in his sophomore album Zu Dia Ngoma (The Voice of the Drum), released in March 2024 via Redtone Records. Those interested in learning to the play the ngoma, can sign up for his weekly drum class at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts.