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Delta State to host workshop with HEARTBEAT AFRIKA ensemble as presenters

By February 9, 2010General

The Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC) is hosting a free workshop for children ages 8-11, on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. – noon in the chorale rehearsal room 153 of Zeigel Hall on the campus.
 

Members of the HEARTBEAT AFRIKAensemble will be presenters at the workshop which is part of the Juliet Kossman ArtsPass series. 

A performing arts ensemble, HEARTBEAT AFRIKAis a fusion of traditional African percussion with a modern live band rhythm. The group was formed in 2005, by Olu Manns and Elec Simon, and has shared their talents with audiences throughout the United States. 
 
Born in New York City, Manns is a second-generation percussionist. He was exposed to traditional African drumming at a young age and performed nationally by the age of 16.  He has performed internationally in Brazil and Africa and has shared his talent as a percussion instructor with students in the Cleveland, Ohio Metropolitan School District and at the college level.

Simon, a tap dancer by profession, also learned drumming at a young age. He has recently returned to Northeast Ohio to develop HeartBeat Afrika into a world-renowned performance group and use his skills to help youth develop alternative options and focus on education.

Early registration is encouraged due to limited class size of 15 participants.To register or for more information, call the BPAC at (662) 846-4844.