Siama's Congo Roots
Feel-good music from the Heart of Africa
“When we listen to Siama's, "Land of Yangalele" we hear home, Mama Africa. This is very beautiful music 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 and his wife Dallas Johnson (singer/narrator) love performing special concerts and events and sharing his happy music with kids and families. In addition to singing and guitar, Siama plays traditional African instruments like Mbira (thumb piano), Lokole (tone drum) and Balafon (marimba) and he's a mean beatboxer.
“We dig it! A great addition to the family music mosaic! Outstanding rhythms and performances. ”
— Joe and Justin - The Okee Dokee Brothers
This festival is brimming with entertainment and fun for kids and the whole family. In addition to playing this lunchtime spot, we'll also perform on Saturday, June 3rd. Check out their website for more info & DON'T MISS IT!! https://ordway.org/festival/
Siama's Congo Roots: Feel-good music from the heart of Africa
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Flint Hills Family Festival
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Ordway Performing Arts Center, 245 Washington St, St. Paul, MN 55102
Check out their website for info and make your plan to catch the greatest annual kids' event in the city! Music, dancing and entertainers galore plus stilt walkers, face painting, art-making, Silly Miss Tiily and much, much more
Best brunch in the city! - with delicious eats and drinks and Siama's infectious acoustic African music. Siama's Afrobilly is Siama, Dallas & Mikkel Beckmen (on washboard, stompbox & djembe).
Lake Agassiz Library System Tour
Lake Agassiz Library System Tour
Lake Agassiz Library System Tour
Lake Agassiz Library System Tour
Lake Agassiz Library System Tour
Lake Agassiz Library System Tour
Lake Agassiz Library System Tour
Check out the website to register for this incredible week-long course. (Our class is but one of many classes exploring music and culture from all over the globe, hosted by world-renowned ethnomusicologist, Karen Howard.) https://folkways.si.edu/world-music-pedagogy-courses
Kids Summer Concert Series
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Wolfe Park Veteran's Memorial Amphitheater, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Bring the whole family to enjoy a morning of fun (free) African music in this very special park located in the heart of St. Louis Park.
Summer Concert Series
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Wolfe Park Veteran's Memorial Amphitheater, 3700 Monterey Drive, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Siama's bringing a 5-piece band to liven up this very special outdoor venue. Don't miss it!
Best brunch in the city! - with delicious eats and drinks and Siama's infectious acoustic African music. Siama's Afrobilly is Siama, Dallas & Mikkel Beckmen (on washboard, stompbox & djembe).
This one's exciting! - a very special event DT Mpls with a full band. We can't share the details yet so check back soon for info.
Siama & Dallas FOR KIDS & FAMILIES!
Redwood Falls Public Library, 509 S Lincoln St, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Plum Creek Library System Tour