Eda Ne Kakati (From the Past to the Present)
Artist: Ssuuna
Type: Performances / Assemblies, Art Festivals
Description
In this interactive assembly, Ssuuna introduces students to the artistry of African culture through dance, music, and storytelling. Sharing music from his native Uganda using authentic African instruments such as the thumb piano and one-stringed fiddle, Ssuuna inspires students to compare and contrast cultures and to learn the importance of respecting cultural differences. The program ends in celebration as students play alongside Ssuuna and learn a song in Luganda, the language of Uganda.
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $715
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $1045
Travel Fee: $75 per day
Information
Audience Limit: 250
Program Length: 45 min.
Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Theme
Theme
Black History Month
End of Year Celebration
Music in the Schools Month
Curriculum Connections
Curriculum Connections/h2>
Social Studies
Visual & Performing Arts
Tech
Technical Requirements
1 mic, prefers stage but gym floor is ok, 3-4 chairs, clean performing area
Testimonials
The program was excellent! Ssuuna was a great performer!!! He incorporated character values and life lessons into the program. He kept the children engaged. It was a wonderful performance!
Principal, St. Cyril of Alexandria
Ssuuna was an amazing performer and the program was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone! It was a great experience for our children!
Teacher, G.E. Wilson School
"Just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed Ssuuna’s performance. He is gifted! He had our students spellbound and enchanted. We will definitely have him back next year."
Teacher, The Shipley School
Ssuuna was warm and engaging. The students and teachers really enjoyed the program. The program had wonderful messages and allowed the students to experience the beauty of a culture that they might not get to experience every day. They were fascinated by the music and instruments and it was a joy to see their faces smiling and laughing, and singing and dancing along. And what a voice! High, high marks for this program. It was a pleasure.
Cultural Arts Rep., Evergreen Elementary
Ssuuna' s program was outstanding because of his wonderful personality and presentation. Upon meeting Ssuuna, I immediately felt the warmth and sincerity that this beautful man would bring to our children. We thoroughly enjoyed his program and especially this wonderful man. The children loved his music and their participation in his program.
Owner/Director, All Kids First Preschool
We’d like to thank you & Ssuuna for a great performance today! He captivated our attention with the different sounds and instruments from Africa.
Guidance Counselor, Indian Avenue School
Thank you to Ssuuna, the Ugandan performer who kicked off International Day at Thursday's assembly: your message of inclusion and self-respect was wise and generous. You touched students and teachers alike.
International Day Co-chairs, Somerville Elementary
The kids couldn’t stop talking about the program afterward. They loved it and were so excited to go back to class and talk about it!
Teacher, G.E. Wilson School
My students are 3-5 years old. They loved it…wanted to get up and move their bodies! Fantastic!
Teacher, G.E. Wilson School
