School assembly for preschool through 6th grade. This is a private event where we will explore East African music.

Join world percussionist/music therapist Carolyn Koebel and Ugandan drummer/dancer/singer/multi-instrumentalist Samuel Nalangira for a fun-filled interactive African musical jamboree! These two together are pure joy and they’ll have you tapping and twirling and singing along to the beautiful sounds of East African adungu and a host of other uncommon instruments. Definitely a program the whole family can enjoy!

The Ten Pound Fiddle Scouts is meant as a playful introduction to folk music. This children’s concert series features a variety of interactive and accessible musical experiences for children ages 3+ and their families. Refreshments provided. Suggested donation is $5 per child or $10 per family.

Situka Tuzine - Let’s get up and dance!

Stop by to enjoy this lovely festival celebrating different cultures! The event starts at 12pm, all ages welcomed and it is FREE. You can learn more about the festival here: https://www.culturacelebration.com/

Nathan Moore Affair is opening the set, 5:30-6:30pm and then the Nalangira Band plays 7-8:30pm

Bring a chair and enjoy a beverage and/or meal outside in this beautiful setting downtown Kalamazoo!

Private event by invite. This is a celebration honoring all the countries we support refugees.

Join a weekend long festival with camping, music, workshops, food vendors and craft vendors. Festival beings on September 8 through September 10.

Purchase Tickets here: https://www.wheatlandmusic.org/festival-tickets/

Join a weekend long festival with camping, music, workshops, food vendors and craft vendors. Festival beings on September 8 through September 10.

Purchase Tickets here: https://www.wheatlandmusic.org/festival-tickets/

UNAA stands for Uganda North American Association. The theme of the convention this year is technology, business and culture reimagined. Learn more about the convention and register here: https://unaaonline.org/unaa-convention-dallas-2023/

Featuring in this evening’s music series is Samuel Nalangira’s Band and Great Lakes Brass.

Samuel Nalangira and Carolyn Koebel will be leading a drum circle! Bring your favorite drum or just show up and find a drum. There will be plenty of drums available!

Bucket drumming program for the youth!

Afro-Celtic Odyssey featuring Whorld, Samuel Nalangira and friends.

Tickets are available on performance day at the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Ticketing Center in the Meijer Gardens Welcome Center, beginning at 9am, and the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater Box Office, beginning at 5pm.

Bonus: All of Meijer Gardens is open to visitors until 9pm on Tuesday concert nights. Guests may bring picnic food for the shows or enjoy the James & Shirley Balk Café or Eileen DeVries Concessions Center.

Join Samuel and Carolyn Koebel for a fun interactive musical performance!

This is a free event open to the public.

https://www.myapnet.org/afrifest/

This is a weekend festival, July 28-30. Get your tickets here: https://fatblossom.com/tickets2023

Join me at Stage Too for the Yasmin and Friends Artist of Color Showcase! More information about the festival and tickets can be found here: https://ossipeevalley.com/

Samuel Nalangira and Carolyn Koebel will be leading the families through a fun interactive musical performance.

Samuel will be in the Community Room at the Kalamazoo Public Library, Eastwood Branch performing for the Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation Camp KZOO event.

Samuel will be in the Community Room at the Kalamazoo Public Library, Eastwood Branch performing for the Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation Camp KZOO event.

Samuel will be in the Community Room at the Kalamazoo Public Library, Eastwood Branch performing for the Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation Camp KZOO event.

Samuel will be performing with his band on the Second Stage.

This is a weekend long music festival. Purchase tickets here: https://www.blissfestfestival.org/tasteofbliss/

Samuel will be collaborating with Yasmin Williams on the Third Stage.

This is a weekend long music festival. Purchase tickets here: https://www.blissfestfestival.org/tasteofbliss/

Samuel will be in the Community Room at the Kalamazoo Public Library, Eastwood Branch performing for the Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation Camp KZOO event.

Samuel will be in the Community Room at the Kalamazoo Public Library, Eastwood Branch performing for the Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation Camp KZOO event.