COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A gaggle of Central Ohio youngsters received a style of West African music, dancing and drumming on Friday.
The Columbus Metropolitan Library invited children aged 7-11 to rejoice African historical past, unity and tradition Friday morning at its Hilliard department.
The decision and response occasion invited native West African artist and performer BabaaRitah Clark to steer the group of youngsters.
She started this system with affirmations, inviting members to repeat “I wish to play the drums immediately,” which Clark says is her mantra for occasions like this.
Clark mentioned her purpose is to attach youngsters with music and one another, and even attending mother and father joined within the music. She can be the founding father of an all-women’s drum group, and has collaborated with the library prior to now.
The occasion was a part of a week-long program celebrating the library’s summer season studying program. From Monday by way of Saturday, children of all ages have been invited to be taught with arms on actions, centered on every little thing from drumming cadences to studying about wolves. The ultimate occasion is Saturday from midday to 1 p.m., the place ages 7-11 can study bats hands-on, full with a bat attendee.
