The following groups and individuals will present programs in the African / African-American cultural tradition to your school or community group.

Culture: Caribbean/West African
Presenter: Racin Kreòl Production
Duke Germain, Performing Artist
Description: Performance by a 6-piece dance band
Target: All Ages
Availability: Call
Cost: Sliding, depending on performance length & venue
Phone: 242-9300; 883-5694
Email: ducabq@juno.com

Culture: South African
Presenter: Nkazi and Lungile Sinandile and youth, Performing Artists
Description: African Cultural Dance, Singing, Gum boot Dance (originally from South Africa), Children's dances, e.g. Tin (Can) dance, drumming, African praise poetry.
Performance of Target: All ages
Availability: Albuquerque Metro only, call for dates
Cost: negotiable ($300 for 20 minutes)
Phone: 831-0469
E-Mail: NSinandile@gmail.com

Culture: African-American
Presenter: Maisha Baton, Cultural Presenter
Description: Lectures & seminars on "Black History in New Mexico" & "Black Women in Western Frontier History"
Target: Teen to Adult
Availability: Statewide & National
Cost: Call for details
Phone: 277-4211; 266-6428
Email: mbaton@unm.edu

Culture: African-American / Intercultural
Presenter: Ramona King, Speaker and Storyteller
Description: Tells stories in a rhythmic style that entergize the message of family, values and cultural integration
Target: K-5
Availability: Yearround, Mon., Tues, Thurs. & Weekends, throughout the Southwest
Cost: $300 (Library/Small Audiences)
Phone: 332-3840; 332-3840
Email: catchastory@hotmail.com

Culture: African-American
Presenter: Eric Bland - Brother E & Blue Rhythm Kings
Description: Musical performance - R&B/soul
Phone: 821-5101; 710-5100
Web: http://www.bluerhythmkings.com/

Culture: African-American Jazz and Blues
Presenter: Cathryn McGill Productions
Description: Cathryn McGill and her roster of artists can customize a presentation for any organization utilizing song, dance and spoken word. Ms. McGill can also headline feature concerts with her group of A-list musicians.
Target: All Ages
Availability: Year round
Cost: Negotiable
Phone: 505-265-0612; 505-265-0612
Email: catmac60@msn.com
Website: http://www.cathrynmcgill.com

Culture: Nigeria
Presenter: Gasali Adeyemo
Description: Fiber Artist teaches the traditional Yoruba techniques of Batik, Adire, and Tie-Dye.
Target: 4th Grade - Adult
Availability: Year round
Cost: Negotiable
Phone: 505-930-2397
Email: ileeru@hotmail.com
Web: http://africancraft.com/artist/gasali

Culture: African Storytelling, Music & Drumming
Presenter: Camilla Dodson
Description: Entertainment and participatory educational experiences in World Culture and Multicultural Studies. For over 20 years, we have had the joy of being welcomed into elementary and secondary schools in the US, Ireland and the Continent. Camilla Productions organizes performances of African music, dance, drumming, and drama, educational experiences suited to all levels of students, and also present teacher workshops on including multicultural concepts into their everyday curriculum. All programs are individually designed and scheduled to properly serve the intended audience.
Target: All Ages
Availability: Year round
Cost: Negotiable
Phone: 505-332-3779
Email: popysele@yahoo.com
Website: www.camillaproductions.com

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