Siama

Siama and Dallas are excited to bring fun Congolese music to libraries throughout the Northwest Regional System! Kids and families will be encouraged to sing along in Kikongo, Lingala and English while hearing fun stories that bring Siama's rural Bas Congo childhood to life. This is a rare opportunity to be immersed in happy African music so don't miss it! It's Free Admission and designed especially for kids but loved by audiences of all ages. This program is brought to you thanks to COMPAS with the help of Legacy Funds via a MN State Arts Board MN Arts Tour grant.

Join Siama, Dallas & Mikkel Beckmen for sweet Congolese folk music w/ American Traditional percussion (like washboard and more) while you enjoy delicious brunch and drinks. We LOVE playing HK. (Reserve a table in advance in the main room.) -Photo by Deborah Miller

Bring the kids (especially 0-5s) to sing, dance, play shakers and have a blast with their friends at the market. Totally free, big fun.

Kids and Families adore this annual hands-on musical event held at The Ordway in partnership with the Schubert Club, MN Opera and St Paul Chamber Orchestra. Check The Ordway's website and Facebook for more info as the date nears.

Join Siama, Dallas & Mikkel Beckmen for sweet Congolese folk music w/ American Traditional percussion (like washboard and more) while you enjoy delicious brunch and drinks. We LOVE playing HK. (Reserve a table in advance in the main room.) -Photo by Deborah Miller

Bring the kids (especially 0-5s) to sing, dance, play shakers and have a blast with their friends at the market. Totally free, big fun.

Join Siama, Dallas & Mikkel Beckmen for sweet Congolese folk music w/ American Traditional percussion (like washboard and more) while you enjoy delicious brunch and drinks. We LOVE playing HK. (Reserve a table in advance in the main room.) -Photo by Deborah Miller

We love making music with the kids at our favorite festival every year. Every day of the event is brimming with exciting entertainment and art-making. For more info, check The Ordway's website and facebook page as the date draws near.

Bring the kids (especially 0-5s) to sing, dance, play shakers and have a blast with their friends at the market. Totally free, big fun.

Feel-good sounds from the Heart of Africa: On this very special musical journey to Africa, Siama plays guitar and fascinating traditional instruments like Mbira and Balafon while Dallas Johnson encourages everyone to sing along to happy songs in Kikongo, Lingala & English and shares stories that bring Siama's rural homeland to life. Kids will have a chance to play shakers and the show ends with a fun dance party. This program is especially designed for kids and families but it's enjoyed by everyone so don't miss it

Feel-good sounds from the Heart of Africa: On this very special musical journey to Africa, Siama plays guitar and fascinating traditional instruments like Mbira and Balafon while Dallas Johnson encourages everyone to sing along to happy songs in Kikongo, Lingala & English and shares stories that bring Siama's rural homeland to life. Kids will have a chance to play shakers and the show ends with a fun dance party. This program is especially designed for kids and families but it's enjoyed by everyone so don't miss it

Big Fun! Two Chanhassen Library shows in one day!

Feel-good sounds from the Heart of Africa On this very special musical journey to Africa, Siama plays guitar and fascinating traditional instruments like Mbira and Balafon while Dallas Johnson encourages everyone to sing along to happy songs in Kikongo, Lingala & English and shares stories that bring Siama's rural homeland to life. Kids will have a chance to play shakers and the show ends with a fun dance party. This program is especially designed for kids and families but it's enjoyed by everyone so don't miss it

Big fun! Two Chaska libraries in one day!