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The Senegal-America Project, a program of AAE Inc., is a cultural/educational exchange to Senegal, West Africa. The Senegal-America Project is a unique professional development opportunity designed with participants’ goals in mind. We have taken performing and visual artists, parents, government officials, students, spouses and even babies. We organize one or two trips yearly. We invite you to come along.
Senegal-America Project Trips
April 2016
June/July 2016
December 2016/January 2017
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Performances and Workshops that Enrich, Educate and Enlighten
While Inspiring Creativity and Imagination
Guy Mendilow: Israeli, Saphardi, Bahian Street Beats & Blues
The Guy Mendilow Ensemble is now touring its project Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom: Ladino Songs Renewed. The CD will be available soon.
Martin Swinger: Singer-Songwriter
A multi talented singer, composer and performer, Martin Swinger's programs include engaging classroom songwriting workshops across the curriculum, and fun concerts.
Abdou Sarr: Senegalese Dancer
Abdou's Sabar and Djembe dynamic dance workshops and performances, Wolof language and classroom discussions bring Senegal's culture alive for your students.
Ray of Hope
Alika Hope and Ray Morant present The Music and Stories of 19th Century African Americans and Abolitionists. Historical accounts, live music and readings of primary source documents bring this period in New England history to life.
Tony Vacca: World Rhythms
Tony Vacca, internationally renowned percussionist and composer, presents educational programs that are visually stunning and musically simply astounding.
Arts Are Essential (AAE) represents a juried roster of exceptional artist-educators and performers who provide the highest-caliber programs and performances throughout New England. Our programs are high energy and very participatory.
ARTS IN EDUCATION
Arts Integration
Assemblies • Hands-On Workshops
Residencies
For All Ages & Abilities • Professional Development
PERFORMANCES
Family Concerts • Children’s Concerts • Libraries
Camps • Senior Centers • Festivals
SENEGAL-AMERICA PROJECT
Customized Programs – Created With Your Dreams and Goals
Arts Are Essential, Inc., a 501(c)3, is your full service arts agency.
