Teaching Elementary School for Class Notes
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Siama's Congo Music
Feel-good sounds from the Heart of Africa
Back in Africa, Siama Matuzungidi (see-AHH-maw) became a soukous legend, recording his intricate guitar on hundreds or songs and touring the world with popular artists. Now in Minneapolis, his catchy, upbeat songs and musicianship have earned him a McKnight Fellowship and numerous grants and a Parents' Choice Parent Approved award. He loves performing special concerts and events and sharing his happy music with kids and their families. In addition to singing and guitar, Siama plays traditional African instruments like mbira (thumb piano) and balafon (marimba).
““When we listen to Siama's, "Land of Yangalele" we hear home, Mama Africa. This is very beautiful music that everyone can enjoy.””
— Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Watch this charming profile of Siama's life & music:
“We dig it! A great addition to the family music mosaic! Outstanding rhythms and performances. ”
— Joe and Justin - The Okee Dokee Brothers
Come join us in the atrium during lunch break for sweet Congolese folk music and mbira.
Teaching Elementary School for Class Notes
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Siama, Mikkel Beckmen & Dallas
Siama solo guitar/mbira
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MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111
Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.
ClassNotes teaching elementary school
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Siama solo guitar/mbira
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MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111
Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.
Teaching Elementary School for Class Notes
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Teaching Elementary School for Class Notes
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PRIVATE/CORP. EVENT
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More deets to-come
Siama solo guitar/mbira
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MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111
Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.
We had such a blast playing the kids in July that Maplewood Library invited us back for a super fun Story Time. Bring the young ones to sing in African languages, dance and hear stories about Siama's childhood in rural DR Congo, "The Land of Yangalele".
Teaching Elementary School for Class Notes
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Teaching Elementary School for Class Notes
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Siama solo guitar/mbira
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MSP Airport - Terminal 1 Lindburgh, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111
Siama plays every Monday at MSP Airport.
Teaching Elementary School for Class Notes
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Deets to-come
Siama, Mikkel Beckmen & Dallas Johnson