World Beats, Songs and Moves

An inspiring world music program where Martin Vejarano and the students will honor the culture-sharing process while developing a show composed of diverse rhythms, dance moves and songs from around the world. Students will be exposed and encouraged to learn and practice different percussion instruments, vocal arrangements for a multilingual repertoire of family music, as well as dance steps inspired by different cultural traditions. This program can be offered as an interactive workshop, assembly or residency.

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  Martin Vejarano is a Colombian multi-instrumentalist, performer, composer and educator. Born to a dancer/choreographer and a filmmaker in Bogotá, Colombia, Martin was surrounded by the arts from an early age. Based in NYC since 2000 as a free-lance musician and educator, Martín holds degrees in Jazz and Music Theory from The Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music and The City College of New York. As an educator and Colombian music instructor Martín has shared his knowledge and experiences with students in grade schools and universities in the United States, South America and Europe. Martín currently directs and leads four music ensembles: La Cumbiamba NY, Cumbia River Band, Chia’s Dance Party and NYC Gaita Club.

  Martin Vejarano