Monkey & Leopard 
Drums, Songs & Stories from Africa

 
 

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  An interactive program for all ages featuring:  
  Drums:  
 

The Djembe, the Djun-Djun, the Talking Drum, the Congas, the Tar, the Riq, and other percussion instruments from Africa and the the African Diaspora as well as cool sound effects instruments played by the audience (where and when appropriate).

 
  Songs/Rhythms:  
 

Funga Alafia - welcoming song/rhythm
The Samba
Congo Square
The Rhumba
- and other infectious rhythms

 
  Stories:  
 

"Monkey & Leopard" - why monkeys live in trees, why leopards eat meat & why you never mess with a drummer’s drum without asking permission.

Anansi & the Talking Drum - Anansi discovers the secret name of the king’s daughter but is so shy he can only play it on his talking drum...

That’s Ridiculous! - Various vegetables, animals and inanimate objects talk to people.

Why Lions Don’t Have Wings - Frog puts an end to Lion’s flyin’.

 
  Sound Effects:   
 
Thunder Tubes, Thunder Drum (the Djun-Djun), Cuicas, shakers, Ocean Drum, Zing Thing, Wind Wands & more...
 
  Please Note: This program can be combined with drumming and/or instrument making workshops for maximum educational impact  
 

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