Makatas Dancers is a mentorship program that teaches girls traditional African dances, and the Makatas Heart Foundation, which works to advance education in Liberia.
“My mom told me, ‘If you are able to, once you’re stable, don’t forget the others, and that’s what we’ve been doing.” ~ Joetta Julugbeh Makatas Founder
Take a moment to like, follow, share, and support these vibrant groups forming the Global Lounge Artists Coalition. Let’s celebrate diversity and stay connected to the beauty of tradition.
Contact:
makatasdancers@gmail.com
(208) 571-6299
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Please join us in December at Global Lounge Commons as we celebrate the work of many local artisans during our Holiday Bazaar. Vendors will have handmade goods, crafts and cultural items for sale to satisfy your gift giving needs this holiday season.
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Marimba Boise is a community of students of Zimbabwean-style marimba music. They play on a family of xylophones, where each instrument adds an essential voice to an intricate and joyful sound. Drawing on traditional and contemporary music from southern Africa, they celebrate the region’s infectious dance rhythms.
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Global Lounge is at the forefront of thoughtful cultural preservation, education, integration and the promotion of cultural awareness by harnessing the power and beauty of diversity for individual and community development. ♥
