WORKSHOPS/LECTURES

QWANQWA members love connecting with audiences outside of the stage setting. Their workshops provide insights into Ethiopian music's historical and social context, and can be modularly rearranged and tailored to suit all kinds of groups— from the generally curious to the musically inclined, from youngsters in public schools to music majors.

QWANQWA knows the power of opening up dialogues through music. Their workshops are described as a combination of masterclasses and participatory experiences, often including opportunities for Q&A

Clink link below to view workshop hosted by Center or African Studies at University of Illinois and Spurlock Museum

The Road to QWANQWA: Establishing an All Star Group from Addis Ababa

WORKSHOP MENU

Water Politics of the Nile: Cultural Reverberations of the GERD Dam

Cracking the Krar: scales/modes/instruments of Ethiopia

Women of Ethiopia: a historical and present day figures in music and beyond

Ethiopian dance styles: participatory experience focusing on the dances of tigrinya, guragigna and eskista, with live music!

Rift Valleys Sounds: historical and social significance of rural Ethiopian music

School Visits

QWANQWA members have experience using Ethiopian music to engage students of all ages and backgrounds to Ethiopia, it’s culture, it’s music, different ways of life, and introducing important topics of global citizenship for young minds through music, discussion, clapping, vocabulary, and movement

Ethiopian Music for Musicians

QWANQWA members offer in-depth courses covering the many aspects of Ethiopian music. Ideal for music schools, music classes, privately as well as through Labyrinth Online., the prestigious “Home for Modal Music”. Topics covered include regional rhythms and scales, context and usages, important contributors to the tradition, and repertoire.

Reaching your Audiences

In collaboration with Museums, QWANQWA creates useful and intriguing introductory music and dance presentation, tailored for your audiences.