Friday, January 21, 2011, 10:00 am and 1:00
PMDuring this 50 min show, Robert Mulligan with Grupo Ayé will perform music from Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic in a cultural, historical and musical context. They will perform African sacred music that served as the roots of what is now known as Salsa. The evolution of Caribbean music, starting with the West African influence in the West Indies due to the slave trade and ending with current popular Latin music styles will be demonstrated in an interactive presentation. Famous musicians throughout the various decades of popular Caribbean music will also be discussed. This is an exciting event so get ready to experience the energy of GRUPO AYE.
The Dennos Museum Center offers educational performance experiences that align with your performing arts appreciation curriculum. Educational Performances vary by performer, but generally include short performances, interactive sections with singing, clapping or other activities, and some discussion of the genre of music or culture of the performers.
Educational performances take place in the Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center and are approximately 50 minutes in length. All attendees of performances in the Milliken Auditorium are welcome to visit the Museum galleries to view exhibits before or after the workshop. If you would like a printed gallery guide or activity for the students during this time please contact us ahead of time to make arrangements. Call (231) 995-1029 to book your class!
The fee for educational performances is $6 per seat. Teachers and chaperones are not free for educational concerts and must pay the $6 per seat fee. All groups must pay by the date of the performance. Groups that pay at least two weeks before the date of the performance will receive a discounted rate of $5 per seat. Pricing is based on the number of seats reserved. Refunds are not available for unused seats.
Scholarships through the Dennos Museum Center may be available if you are unable to cover the costs of your visit.