Family Program: Explore West African String Instruments
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 10:30am
Location
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Details
The banjo was developed in the Caribbean. Enslaved people created the instrument based on their memories of West African lutes. Guided by performance troupe AfricaNashville leaders Sekouna Conte and Ibrahima Dioubate—multi-instrumentalists and performers of West African music originally from Guinea—try your hand at and explore two West African lutes, the kora and the n’goni. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned musician, you’re sure to learn something new. All ages. Taylor Swift Education Center. Included with Museum admission. Free to Museum members.
Price: Museum Admission Required. Free admission for Tennessee children ages 18 and under from Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties. Up to two accompanying adult
