(Courtesy Akron.com/West Side Leader)
Kent State University’s African Ensemble visited Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts for a performance assembly Feb. 8.
The visit was part of Miller South’s theme for 2018-19, Circle the Globe, which educates students about various cultures, according to school officials.
The African Ensemble’s performance included traditional and modern drumming, dancing and songs from various cultural groups in Africa and its diaspora. Shown above are members of the African Ensemble with some Miller South students.
The performance at Miller South also included Ampe, a children’s game from Ghana. Fourth-grader Jay’Keese Burton, shown above right, at left, listens to ensemble member Jay Natarajan explain how Ampe is played.
School officials said during the second part of the assembly, the audience learned about the Gumboot dance.