Siama plays 4x/month at the airport (either in F Concourse at MSP Airport or at Terminal 2)
Siama's Congo Music
Feel-good sounds from the Heart of Africa
“When we listen to Siama's, "Land of Yangalele" we hear home, Mama Africa. This is very beautiful music that everyone can enjoy.”
— Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Back in Africa, Siama Matuzungidi (see-AHH-maw) became a soukous legend, recording his intricate guitar on hundreds or songs and touring the world with popular artists. Now in Minneapolis, his catchy, upbeat songs and musicianship have earned him a McKnight Fellowship and numerous grants and a Parents' Choice Parent Approved award. He loves performing special concerts and events and sharing his happy music with kids and their families. In addition to singing and guitar, Siama plays traditional African instruments like mbira (thumb piano) and balafon (marimba).
“We dig it! A great addition to the family music mosaic! Outstanding rhythms and performances. ”
— Joe and Justin - The Okee Dokee Brothers
Join Siama, Dallas & Mikkel Beckmen for sweet Congolese folk music w/ American Traditional percussion (like washboard and more) while you enjoy delicious brunch and drinks. We LOVE playing HK. (Reserve a table in advance in the main room.) -Photo by Deborah Miller
Teach Elementary Classes/Classical MPR's Class Notes Artists
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Teach Elementary Classes/Classical MPR's Class Notes Artists
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Teach Elementary Classes/Classical MPR's Class Notes Artists
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Bring the kids (especially 0-5s) to sing, dance, play shakers and have a blast with their friends at the market. Totally free, big fun.
Teach Elementary Classes/Classical MPR's Class Notes Artists
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Family Concert for The Schubert Club
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Saint Anthony Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108
Thanks to a wonderful invitation by The Schubert Club, Siama is delighted to present a full band concert especially for kids and families, featuring his signature intricate guitar, balafon, mbira, tongue drum and spirited singing with the exciting accompaniment of bass, keyboard and energetic drumming. Don't miss it!
Family Concert for The Schubert Club
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Hallie Q Brown Community Center, 270 N Kent St, St Paul, MN 55102
Thanks to a wonderful invitation by The Schubert Club, Siama is delighted to present a full band concert especially for kids and families, featuring his signature intricate guitar, balafon, mbira, tongue drum and spirited singing with the exciting accompaniment of bass, keyboard and energetic drumming. Don't miss it!
Siama & Dallas are excited to play upbeat African music with kids and families at this wildly-loved event, sponsored by The Current. Check their website for info as the date nears. https://www.thecurrent.org/rock-the-cradle
Teach Elementary Classes/Classical MPR's Class Notes Artists
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Siama and Dallas are so excited to play music for such an incredible event! On this special day, Artists and Supporters from all over MN will meet in the Rotunda and then set off to speak with elected representatives to talk about how important the Arts are to the health and economy of our state.
Teach Elementary Classes/Classical MPR's Class Notes Artists
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Siama and Dallas are excited to bring fun Congolese music to libraries throughout the Northwest Regional Library System! Kids and families will be encouraged to sing along in Kikongo, Lingala and English while hearing fun stories that bring Siama's rural Bas Congo childhood to life. This is a rare opportunity to be immersed in happy African music so don't miss it! It's Free Admission and designed especially for kids but loved by audiences of all ages. This program is brought to you thanks to COMPAS with the help of Legacy Funds via a MN State Arts Board MN Arts Tour grant.
Siama and Dallas are excited to bring fun Congolese music to libraries throughout the Northwest Region System! Kids and families will be encouraged to sing along in Kikongo, Lingala and English while hearing fun stories that bring Siama's rural Bas Congo childhood to life. This is a rare opportunity to be immersed in happy African music so don't miss it! It's Free Admission and designed especially for kids but loved by audiences of all ages. This program is brought to you thanks to COMPAS with the help of Legacy Funds via a MN State Arts Board MN Arts Tour grant.
4Kids Siama's Congo Music
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Red Lake Falls Public Library, 105 Champagne Ave SW, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
Siama and Dallas are excited to bring fun Congolese music to libraries throughout the Northwest Regional Library System! Kids and families will be encouraged to sing along in Kikongo, Lingala and English while hearing fun stories that bring Siama's rural Bas Congo childhood to life. This is a rare opportunity to be immersed in happy African music so don't miss it! It's Free Admission and designed especially for kids but loved by audiences of all ages. This program is brought to you thanks to COMPAS with the help of Legacy Funds via a MN State Arts Board MN Arts Tour grant.