Join NAPA as we collaborate with Victoria Boateng in a interactive West African drumming workshop. This event will take place on Thursday, August 8th from 6pm to 7:30pm at Mama Africa's Marketplace (2100 E 71st St, Chicago, IL). This event is open to all ages. Capacity is limited so get your tickets today!
More About The Instructor - Victoria Boateng
Victoria uses the Djembe to spread awareness for the Autistic community. As an advocate for autism Victoria continues to make her mark. Victoria was diagnosed with autism when she was three years old and couldn't speak until she was seven years old. She developed a close relationship with music which led her to study The West African drum. Victoria uses her gift of the Djembe, a rope drum that brings sound from West Africa. Victoria shares her passion with the autism community with an intention to inspire women of all races, gender, and creed. She isa part of the all female drum and dance company, Ayodele Drum and Dance and She Wolf Sacred Movement.
Victoria graduated from Western Illinois University in December 2012 with a bachelor's degree in communication and minor in theater. After graduation, Victoria Boateng studied West African drumming with master drummer Bolokoda Conde and Michael Taylor. Victoria is now a substitute teacher at Old Town School Of Folk Music and host drum classes for the Autism community at Elastic Arts in Chicago, IL. In addition Victoria has consistently practiced mastering her craft on stage with life artists throughout the city of Chicago.
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All items are non-refundable under any circumstances.
