Andrea is a multilingual writer and musician who creates workshops to promote social-emotional learning and cultural awareness, through words and music.
Japanese teacher and musician Yoko Hiraoka grew up in Kyoto, an ancient capital of Japan, with a deep professional education in the traditional arts of Japan including music performance and the Tea Ceremony. Her workshops and presentations promote the beauty of Japan and create both cultural and social awareness.
Katherine Dines is a multi-award-winning songwriter. Her interactive music performances feature global, original and traditional songs; storytelling; movement; sign language, and zany instruments. She also offers songwriting, choreography and instrument-making workshops, and conducts in-service trainings that facilitate arts in education.
The Kusogea Nobi Drum Ensemble has been entertaining various audiences for over thirty years. Their program features traditional rhythms following the slave trade from Africa through the Americas, the Caribbean and back to Africa! The interactive performance is energetic emphasizing diversity and education.
2MX2 is a Latin Hip Hop band comprised of 3 bilingual emcees, songwriters, & composers, a drummer, and a producer focusing on important matters of our times.
