Step into a world of rhythm, movement, and joyful singing with multitalented artist Brian S. Moyo in this vibrant 90-minute workshop. Brian will guide you through the traditional celebration songs of Southern Africa, songs that are woven into the fabric of life’s happiest moments, like birthdays, weddings, and the arrival of the rainy season. Together, we’ll celebrate the power of music to ground us, uplift us, and bring us together in joy and tradition.

In this welcoming, all-ages workshop, no previous singing or dance experience is required, just bring your energy and an open heart! Together, we’ll explore the art of call-and-response singing, using our voices and bodies to bring the music to life. Expect rhythmic clapping, chanting, and simple dance steps, all designed to help you connect with the rhythm of the music and each other. You’ll be encouraged to embrace the joy and communal spirit of these songs as you learn their meaning and cultural significance.

Feel free to bring shakers or any other small instruments you’d like to add to the sound, this is your chance to get creative and fully immerse yourself in the music! Everyone, regardless of ability level, is invited to participate and move at their own pace.

For those who want to take their experience further and perform, we invite you to join Saturday Mingling on March 22, a lively evening of artistic sharing where community members and artists come together to celebrate the creative journey.

We can’t wait to sing, dance, and connect with you!

Friday Singing is part of Jamii's March Cycle evolved around lead artist Sharon Zarita Adhiambo’s theme "Grounded", which includes workshops like Monday Dancing, Tuesday Culture Cloths, Tuesday Book Club, Tuesday Creative Writing, Wednesday Sewing, Thursday Painting, and Thursday Crafting. “Through these workshops, we let art and community exchanges guide the discovery of what grounds us, or what we need to find grounding on, and pass this discovery to someone else's journey.” - Sharon Zarita Adhiambo.