Gather round the iconic tree of life for traditional songs, stories, and dances from "Iya" Bashea Imana and her talented troupe of Kuumba Kids. This high-energy, interactive show features puppets, movement, and motivational music that rouses the spirit and moves the heart.

Connections to the Classroom: Music; Storytelling; World Cultures; Call and Response; Theater/Performing Arts

About the Artist:
For the past 20 years, "Iya" Bashea Imana has been using the arts as a tool for education, empowerment, critical thinking, and creativity both in and outside of the classroom. She has worked in radio and television as a professional songwriter, vocalist, and producer. Currently, Imana serves as a master educator for DC Public Schools, where she promotes the importance of the arts in education through supporting other teaching artists and using music to enhance core-curriculum subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and history.

Check out Iya and the Kuumba Kids!

 

This presentation is made possible by a generous grant from the Nora Roberts Foundation.

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Learning Guide

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