Saturday, April 9, 2016, 3 – 4:30pm
Musician-educator Dante' Pope leads a team of percussionists in a hands-on lesson about the instruments and innovations of the African Diaspora. From the hand drum to the drum kit to the electronic music production center, instruments have been developed along a line of innovation, giving rise to new opportunities for expression and experimentation. Dante’ Pope and his team of expert percussionists will be stationed throughout the Lemelson Hall of Invention and Innovation, giving interactive demonstrations and history lessons on a range of instruments. The team of musicians will then perform a free concert on the Coulter Stage.
Venue: American History Museum
Event Location: 1st Floor, West Wing, Spark!Lab and the Wallace H. Coulter Performance Plaza
Related Events: Jazz Appreciation Month
Related Exhibition: Places of Invention