Discipline: Music

“My aim when teaching drumming is to create a safe, welcoming, and creative environment for students to express themselves, develop a sense of community and learn more about the world …

Idris Daniel is an accomplished drummer and dancer born into a vibrant arts community on Chicago’s Southside. He developed a love for many styles of African diasporic performing arts at …

Musician, maker, and educator, Aquil “AQ” Charlton (he/him/his), uses his imagination and musical talents to engage others in envisioning a more just world. AQ’s live electronic improvisations, DJ sets, and …

Marisa Cordeiro was born in Brazil and moved to Chicago in 1991. She founded Gingarte Capoeira with the objective of bringing the Brazilian martial art of capoeira and other cultural …

Victoria Boateng is an autism advocate. Victoria was diagnosed with autism when she was three years old and couldn’t speak until she was 7 years old. Victoria uses her gift …

Explore Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador on a musical and cultural journey guided by musicians born and raised in Ecuador.

Children will be clapping, singing, and playing small percussion instruments throughout this show.

This brass quintet uses exciting and familiar songs to showcase classical, jazz, and popular music over the centuries.

West Africa comes alive in this athletic dance and music show featuring authentic attire and native instruments.

Capoeria is a Brazilian cultural art form that beautifully combines dance and music with the acrobatic skills of martial arts.