Grant Recipients

Providence Inner City Arts

Grant Program: 
New England States Touring
Year: 
2012
City: 
Providence
State: 
RI
Artist Name: 
Akwaaba Traditional African Drum and Dance Ensemble
Artist City: 
Manchester
Artist State: 
NH
Grant Amount: 
$1,440

Providence Inner City Arts (PICA) is presenting the Akwaaba Traditional African Drum and Dance Ensemble as a featured performance at Sound Session 2012, a recurring and vibrant world music festival that draws diverse Rhode Island audiences of all ages. They will provide an afternoon workshop for underserved youth and their families, participate in the festival street parade and will be a highlight of the evening free concert on the main stage before an audience of thousands dancing in the street.

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