African Music & Dance Immersion for Kids

Saturday May 16th
Noon - 5:30pm 
with Pizza Dinner 5:30-7:30pm

During the afternoon, children will play a variety of traditional instruments, learn songs and traditional dancing techniques. They will offer a presentation of what they learned at the concert that night. 

Ages 9 - 16 Suggested (Younger kids with a parent could be OK and older kids who are interested can come too!)

$50 - $150 Suggested for the Day
Please add $15 for pizza and ice-cream
Pack a snack and a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing

Rooted in the rich cultural and musical traditions of Uganda, Chinobay is a musician, cultural ambassador, and educator who has opened hearts across the globe and performed as a featured artist at top tier festivals and venues.

As a child growing up in his homeland of Uganda, Chinobay lived in a small home near the Kanyange king's palace. Constant immersion in the traditional music coming from the palace left an indelible mark on him. He embraced the folk tunes he learned from these musical elders, crafting early works that paid homage to the music of his own tribe, the Baganda people.

As he grew musically, he revitalized these classic folk songs, and along the way he mastered a broad array of traditional instruments. Today, he is a seasoned songwriter, a dedicated educator, and a bridge-builder between cultures. His original compositions breathe life into the diverse stories of humanity, showcasing Africa in its full spectrum of richness — transcending its portrayal merely as a backdrop for adversity.

Chinobay’s journey is not just a musical odyssey, it is also a testament to the power of art to transform lives and bring about positive change. From teaching music and dance to formerly homeless children in Kampala, to supporting internally displaced youth from Northern Uganda, he is having immeasurable impact on the lives of vulnerable children.