Mikata: means all of us in the Ewe
language of Ghana. And Mikata
invites all of you on a musical
journey from West Africa to the
Caribbean and Brazil. Winners
of two state-wide awards for their
contribution to the arts, Mikata
has performed at over 500 public
schools, festivals, colleges and
universities around the country.

Mikata will make your pulse
quicken as you chant, clap and
dance to powerful rhythms from
Ghana, Nigeria, Cuba, Puerto Rico,
Haiti and Brazil. Garbed in colorful
costumes, Mikata performs on an
array of authentic drums, bells,
rattles, flutes and xylophones.

All of Mikata's performances include
loads of audience participation and
cultural explanation. Learn about
these wonderful cultures while you
dance, sing and clap to the rhythms
of Mikata!

Reviews:
"Students and staff throughout 
grades K-6 enjoyed the unique 
and spirited way your music 
brought them all together to 
celebrate the diversity that 
thrives within our student 
population.  Your music carried 
the children away magically!"
-- Eli Whitney Elementary 
School, Stratford, CT

"The presentation was most 
entertaining and informative.
Our staff and students are  
still talking about it!"
-- Classical Studies Academy, 
Bridgeport, CT

  AFRICAN / CARIBBEAN
            DRUMMING