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Central Connecticut State University Summer Course (Level 1)
New Britain, CTJuly 9-13
Central Connecticut State University Summer Course (Level 2)
New Britain, CTJuly 16-20, 2012
Gordon College
Wenham, MAJuly 27-Aug 19, 2012
Study in Ghana (UMass Summer session)
Ghana, West AfricaJanuary 2-14, 2012
Study in Ghana (UMass Winter session)
Ghana, West Africa
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Study in Africa Photoblog: Ghana Winter 2012
Over the years, one of the things I’ve loved most about leading the ThisWorldMusic/UMass Amherst Study in Ghana program is getting to know the participants. Sure, studying African music and dance is a thrill, but it’s the people, not just … Continue reading
Top 10 Things to Pack for Study Abroad in Ghana
With the ThisWorldMusic/UMASS summer 2012 Study in Ghana program on the horizon, I thought I’d share some packing tips we give trip participants. Although a standard packing list is easy to come by, these 10 lesser known items are must … Continue reading
February News: Ghana Study Abroad Pics, Learn African Drumming at BSO
Happy fall! Our February e-newsletter went out last week and includes links to the following: NEW Ghana Study Abroad Photos Learn African Drumming at Boston Symphony Hall Facebook Sweepstakes Winner Announced ZUMIX Wins White House Award Featured Blog: Is Beyoncé … Continue reading
Is Beyoncé the Etta James of Our Time?
With the sad news last week of Etta James’ passing, I found myself looking through early photos of this great lady and wondering: “Would a young Etta make it in today’s music industry?” Or, put another way, could an average … Continue reading
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ZUMIX African Drumming Ensemble: Winter Showcase Performance
Had a great time performing with my student African Drumming ensembles last week at ZUMIX, the community music school in inner city East Boston where I started the African Drumming program in 2007. ZUMIX has grown a lot since then, … Continue reading
Win A Year’s Supply of Fair Trade Chocolate from Ghana, West Africa
Join ThisWorldMusic to support West African culture and development! ‘Like’ TWM on Facebook before January 5, 2012, for a chance to win a year’s supply of Divine Chocolate from Ghana. After entering, please help spread the word about this great … Continue reading
Jollof Rice: Traditional African Recipe for the Holidays
This recipe and information originally appeared on whats4eats.com. Jollof rice probably originated from rice dishes eaten by the Wolof people of Senegal and Gambia, but its popularity has spread to most of West Africa, especially Nigeria and Ghana. Based on … Continue reading
African Drumming Study Abroad Participant Featured in Baltimore Sun
From today’s Baltimore Sun: With 600 students, including a significant percentage of immigrants, music teacher Diane Schaming wanted to try something new to interest the children in the music of different cultures. So last summer she went to Africa and … Continue reading
ThisWorldMusic News: Win Chocolate!, January Study Abroad, Percussive Arts Society Int’l Conference, Sustainable Drum Making
Happy fall! Our October e-newsletter went out last week and includes the following: Win Fair Trade Ghanaian Chocolate! NEW: January Study Abroad Course in Ghana Percussive Arts Society International Conference Sustainable Drum Making in West Africa Featured Blog
African Drum and Dance Study Abroad in Ghana – Winter Term
Hard to believe fall is already upon us. With winter close behind, I’m looking forward to warming up in Ghana this January! Our latest trip offering, the Winter Drum and Dance Field Study in Ghana, West Africa (January 2-14, 2012), … Continue reading