Rochester Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


Performer Information
Stage name:	Robbi K & Friends
Performer name:	Robbi Kumalo
Phone:	610-419-6399
Mailing address:	1468 OLIVIA CT Bethlehem, PA 18017
E-mail address:	bookings@BaliDali.com
Website:	http://www.balidali.com
Previous appearances at:	Langston Hughes Public Library, Brentwood Public Library, Sachem Public Library, Amityville Public Library, Long Island Children's Museum Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	03/19/2013

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

Osebo's Drum Multicultural- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

This is a wonderful storytelling performance for African-American History Month as well as all year round! Multiple Parents’ Choice Award winning storyteller Robbi K's spirit is clearly contagious, and the entire audience is soon singing and clapping along with the telling of how the turtle got its shell. Movement, singing and chanting set the scene for Robbi to unfold this amusing traditional tale of a little turtle who outwits the fierce leopard and is rewarded with a shell. Robbi moves about constantly, appealing to the audience as she acts out the many characters. This program can also include an African percussionist, budget permitting.
$501- $1000

Keep The Beat Multicultural- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Puppetry

Keep the Beat is multi-lingual world music concert featuring folk songs from around the globe with pulsating energy and interactivity. The emphasis of the concert is how people all over the world are connected by music, history, and daily interaction. Robbi K & Friends chant with you in Yoruba, hum Zulu folk songs like Mbube, dance to the Latin clavé rhythm, and sing in reggae style celebrating l’chaim; and the many things we have in common with each other. Robbi shares stories about her travels as a musician, and through call & response you'll find yourself singing in 5 different languages. Keep the Beat is a wonderful concert for festivals, schools, and main stage family programs. Children exposed to these songs will not only be singing them for many years to come but hopefully will be inspired to become loving and open-minded participants in the global community.
$351- $500

Jazzy Tales Literature- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Literary Artists

Jazzy Tales is a great program for the 2013 Summer Reading Program! Combining music, fairy tales, folk tales and popular story of good character. Robbi & bassist Chris share familiar tales while incorporating different languages & jazz improvisation in the stories and songs. Celebrate people, places, and things we all have in common!
$501- $1000

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Program	Category	Description	Fee
Osebo's Drum	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	This is a wonderful storytelling performance for African-American History Month as well as all year round! Multiple Parents’ Choice Award winning storyteller Robbi K's spirit is clearly contagious, and the entire audience is soon singing and clapping along with the telling of how the turtle got its shell. Movement, singing and chanting set the scene for Robbi to unfold this amusing traditional tale of a little turtle who outwits the fierce leopard and is rewarded with a shell. Robbi moves about constantly, appealing to the audience as she acts out the many characters. This program can also include an African percussionist, budget permitting.	$501- $1000
Keep The Beat	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Keep the Beat is multi-lingual world music concert featuring folk songs from around the globe with pulsating energy and interactivity. The emphasis of the concert is how people all over the world are connected by music, history, and daily interaction. Robbi K & Friends chant with you in Yoruba, hum Zulu folk songs like Mbube, dance to the Latin clavé rhythm, and sing in reggae style celebrating l’chaim; and the many things we have in common with each other. Robbi shares stories about her travels as a musician, and through call & response you'll find yourself singing in 5 different languages. Keep the Beat is a wonderful concert for festivals, schools, and main stage family programs. Children exposed to these songs will not only be singing them for many years to come but hopefully will be inspired to become loving and open-minded participants in the global community.	$351- $500
Jazzy Tales	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Literary Artists	Jazzy Tales is a great program for the 2013 Summer Reading Program! Combining music, fairy tales, folk tales and popular story of good character. Robbi & bassist Chris share familiar tales while incorporating different languages & jazz improvisation in the stories and songs. Celebrate people, places, and things we all have in common!	$501- $1000