[Coming
Soon: Bolga Sonata and other
instrumental works by J.H. Kwabena Nketia]
December
28, 2011
“Dear Friends:
As we celebrate the New Year,
thoughts often turn to giving back, to sharing good fortune with
those around us, with our community, and perhaps, with the world.
It’s a time to consider how to bring a bit of joy to others.
“As a
friend of Sankusem, you know that part of our mission is to bring the
music experience of the African village to the concert hall utilizing
traditional and classical instruments, in order to share the music
and arts of Africa with new audiences. As you are making decisions
on your charitable giving, we ask you to please put Sankusem on your
list of contributions. As a non-profit organization, all donations
will go to expanding Sankusem’s ability to educate and to stimulate
through the power of performance.
“In
2011, Sankusem toured the Pacific Northwest, performing with
internationally renowned artists including Rachel Barton Pine, Obbo
Addy and Kofi Anang before audiences at Whitman College, Icicle Creek
Music Center, Seattle Pacific University and the University of
Washington. With your help, the New Year can truly be a monumental
one for the group. Sankusem’s first CD is about to be released, the
group is making connections with the Smithsonian as it develops its
new African-American museum and is working on a Composer’s
Competition which should bring international attention as well as
exciting performances as new works are premiered.
“Through
our 501C3 fiscal partner NIA Production Company, Sankusem can now
take tax-deductible donations, by check or cash.” “Your
assistance will help us spread this music across the world—and the
members of Sankusem thank you for your generosity.”
Sincerely,
George
Francois
Dr.
George Francois
Executive
Director, Sankusem
I
eagerly await this! The Bolga Sonata, for a start, is the sort of work
that could, in my view, become a very popular access point. There is
something about Nketia’s music that always makes me smile! [Michael S. Wright]
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