Kalmer stated that Africans have always made music out of anything, from bottles and gourds, to pieces of metal and sticks. Even without instruments Africans made music with bangles hanging from their arms and bells dangling from their ankles. Saxophones, trumpets and trombones became regular components of the High Life performances, but the best High Life music limits itself to the more ancient harmonies. Kalmer hopes to collaborate all of this music and art as he brings the High Life dance to Akron and educate, inspire and stimulate the minds and bodies of those who attend this event. The West African Dance High Life is opened to the public free of charge and University of Akron students are encourage to attend.
Donations are welcome.
For more information, contact Art Kalmer at 253-0973. Next Story Copyright 2000, The Buchtelite.