Kinobe offes a variety of workshops for children and adults - details below. For further information, please contact
Margie T. Farmer, Class Acts On Tour, 410-374-9059.

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Songs and Stories of Uganda

Ugandan music is a vibrant synthesis of song, dance, drumming, poetry, and fable. At times lively and ecstatic, at others mellow and soulful – Kinobe brings this rich culture to life with the beautiful music and enchanting folk tales of his homeland. As with all good stories there are lessons to be learned, and Kinobe illustrates these messages with heart and humor. He grew up within earshot of the king’s palace, where drumming and singing filled the days and often the nights. This is the very life of his homeland, of his childhood, of his family, and he shares it with groups of all ages in this engaging show featuring the many beautiful instruments of traditional African music.

"We had a great event! …a full house! My favorite thing about Kinobe
and Soul Beat Africa is the way they incorporate old and new, near and far styles that represent Uganda, Africa, and our interconnected world." - Anastasia Shown, African Studies Center
University of Pennsylvania

African Drumming, Dancing, Singing, and/or Kalimba
for students K-12

Kinobe has worked with students across Africa, Europe, and Canada, giving workshops on the various instruments and traditions of African music. Depending on the size of your group and the length of time available, Kinobe will teach any or all of these four essentials of African music – drumming, kalimba, dancing, and singing. Workshops and residencies can last anywhere from two hours to two weeks. Pair your session with a concert, and students will join Kinobe on stage to showcase the skills they’ve learned.

African Song for Youth Choirs
This is a unique opportunity to introduce your choir to the rich tradition of African choral singing.  Kinobe has scored many beautiful Ugandan songs for choral ensemble.  Depending on the size and skill level of your choir, arrangements will be provided in unison or up to four parts, along with written scores, mp3s of each part, and an mp3 with sample accompaniment. As time allows, Kinobe can add African dance steps, kalimba, or drum parts. You will also have the opportunity to purchase traditional Ugandan fabrics for your choir to wear on stage.  Schedule a concert and have Kinobe join your choir on stage for a truly memorable performance.

Workshops and Residencies

Learn to Play the Kalimba
The Kalimba (or thumb piano) is a uniquely African instrument, essential to the African musical tradition. It can create beautiful, complex melodies and serve as a delicate percussive element. Learn to play the kalimba in its unique tunings and at any of its four sizes. Kinobe is an instrument maker as well as a teacher, and his company in Uganda will take instrument orders to supply your class. These workshops can last between two hours and one week, and are perfect for university music departments, musical ensembles, cultural groups, and anyone interested in African roots music.

African Hand Drumming

Kinobe has traveled across Africa to study, teach, and perform alongside some of the finest percussionists on the continent today. He is a gifted drummer who has mastered the various rhythms and techniques of East and West African drumming. This is an exuberant art, full of swift, intricate patterns for both starting and experienced drummers and an excellent complement to musical ensembles of all kinds. Workshops can last anywhere from two hours to two weeks, and can also include African singing and dancing. Schedule a concert, and Kinobe will join you on stage.

African Drumming, Dancing, Singing, and/or Kalimba

Kinobe has taught workshops on instrumental technique, showcasing representative repertoire of African music across Africa, Europe, and Canada. Depending on the size of your group and the length of time available, Kinobe will teach any or all of these four essentials of African music – drumming, kalimba, dancing, and singing. Workshops and residencies can last anywhere from two hours to two weeks. Schedule a concert, and Kinobe will join you on stage.

Choral Residency Program
Kinobe has scored and arranged beautiful traditional Ugandan songs for choral ensemble. A skilled teacher of Ugandan song and singing, he draws on his experience in African and world music to teach new techniques, styles, and compositions. He will provide written scores, mp3s of each part, and an mp3 with sample accompaniment. As time allows, Kinobe can add African dance steps, kalimba, or drum parts. You will also have the opportunity to purchase traditional Ugandan fabrics for your choir to wear on stage. This offering can be organized around a single workshop, or your ensemble/organization can develop a sophisticated project with support from Class Acts on Tour and Kinobe, geared toward a culminating performance of high artistic merit.