Let's Get Up & Dance!
Situka Tuzine!
Let's Get Up & Dance! Situka Tuzine!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sounds of the Zoo
Samuel will be bringing his live music to Downtown Kalamazoo for the Sounds of the Zoo music festival. This organization is bringing together the community through unique and fun artists; you don’t want to miss this!
Earthwork Harvest Gathering
This is a family fun weekend of camping and live music featuring a variety of genres/artists. Get your tickets here:
https://festi-ehg.herokuapp.com/storefront?fest_code=EHG2024
Wheatland Music Festival
Join all the artists and lovely people at Wheatland for a weekend camping festival! Samuel’s band will be performing Friday and you can check out Samuel’s workshop on Saturday. Be sure to bring your kids by Saturday morning to the Kids Hill for a family performance by Carolyn Koebel and Samuel - this is a great event for the kiddos!
Get your tickets here: https://www.wheatlandmusic.org/Online/Online/Events/Wheatland-Music-Festival-Registration.aspx?hkey=a299e545-807b-446a-93e7-a8545b1e9603
The 26th Annual UNAA Convention & Trade Expo
The annual UNAA (Ugandan North American Association) convention is the largest gathering of Ugandans in North America. Join us for a weekend of business, networking and reuniting with family and friends. Here is the link for ticketing and more information:
https://unaaonline.org/convention/#:~:text=On%20Labor%20day%20Weekend%20August,DC%20has%20got%20it%20all.
South Haven River Front Festival
Location changed to 550 Huron St, South Haven, Michigan 49090
Ossipee Valley Music Festival
Samuel will have a solo performance/workshop on Friday 2-3PM and a band performance on Saturday 1-1:45pm. Find more information about the festival and tickets here: https://ossipeevalley.com/festival/
AfriFest Cincy 2024
Get ready for Afrifest Cincy. All are welcome! Join this FREE event on July 20th at Sawyer Point from 10AM to 10PM. This event is a day of art and diversity. There will be live music including African drumming, dancing and lots of food trucks plus vendors available ALL DAY for purchases. The event is hosted by Cincinnati’s African Professionals network!
Rest with Music
Rest with Music is a free concert series that brings live musicians into Abrams Planetarium to play a 40-minute set, while patrons relax under the light show of the planetarium. Performances are typically the third Monday of each month at noon to encourage MSU faculty and staff to attend during their lunch break. More info on the program can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/restwithmusic/
Ride Park Charter Academy (Private Event)
The full band will present East African music for the children’s end of year party celebrating the many countries represented in the school.
POSTPONED TO FALL - Listening Room with Samuel Nalangira Trio
This event has been cancelled for June 9 and will be postponed to the fall. Stay tuned!
School Assembly (private)
School assembly for preschool through 6th grade. This is a private event where we will explore East African music.
Ten Pound Fiddle Scouts
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!
Cultura Celebration
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/
Sounds of the Zoo Presents at Beats on Bates
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!
Samaritas Gala
Private event by invite. This is a celebration honoring all the countries we support refugees.
South African Wine Festival
Buy your tickets here: https://southafricanwinefestival.com/
The event is Saturday and Sunday 11am-6pm both days. Look forward to meeting you there!
Wheatland Music Festival
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/
Wheatland Music Festival: Uganda Dance Workshop on the Rhythm Stage
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/
35th UNAA Convention & Trade Expo
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/
Fennville Park Concert Series
Featuring in this evening’s music series is Samuel Nalangira’s Band and Great Lakes Brass.
Interactive Family Drum Jam
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!