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World Drum Holiday  |  Ritmo Blu World Percussion Trio

Ritmo Blu celebrates winter holidays and traditions around the world through a high energy, world percussion performance! By exploring the music and traditions of Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa, audiences will hear new rhythmic renditions of their favorite holiday songs, learn about new customs and cultures, and discover new instruments from Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Carribean Islands. Musical highlights include “O Tannenbaum” performed on tuned Austrian cow bells, “Feliz Navidad” performed on steel drums, and a ragtime rendition of “The Dreidel Song”. By discovering the songs, traditions and rhythms of other cultures, audiences learn the importance of diversity and come to value and recognize their own family, community, and cultural customs.

Ritmo Blu World Percussion Trio

Ritmo Blu is a world percussion trio that creates high energy performances designed to teach history, culture & geography. The members of Ritmo Blu are among the most sought after percussionists on the Atlanta music scene.

Together, they combine their passion for rhythm, world travel and years of experience to bring to the stage a performance that is educational, interactive and fun!

In 2012, Ritmo Blu celebrates 10 years of bringing educational performances to thousands each year. Their DVD, "Back Stage" is a behind the scenes look at the dedication, imagination and collaboration that continue to inspire young audiences through the wonderful world of rhythm!

Young Audiences Roster Artist Ritmo Blu

Grade Level:

Pre K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Program Type:

Assembly

Audience Limit:

300

Duration:

45 minutes

Requirements:

Recommended performance space 40’ wide x 20’deep; two hours set-up time and one hour load-out time with access to entrance closest to performance area

Cost:

Single Assembly: $945
Two Back-to-Back: $945
Three Back-to-Back: $1150
Four Back-to-Back: $1430

Young Audiences Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree Street NE • Atlanta, GA 30309 • (p) 404-733-4250 • (f) 404-733-5236