Long Island Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


Performer Information
Stage name:	Robbi K & Friends
Performer name:	Robbi Kumalo
Phone:	631-675-6515
Mailing address:	POB 768 East Setauket, NY 11733
E-mail address:	bookings@balidali.com
Website:	http://www.balidali.com
Previous appearances at:	Langston Hughes Public Library, Riverhead Free Library, Sachem Public Library, Amityville Public Library, Long Island Children's Museum Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	01/04/2009

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

Keep The Beat Multicultural- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Puppetry

Keep the Beat is multi-lingual world music concert featuring folk songs from around the globe with pulsating energy and interactivity. The emphasis of the concert is how people all over the world are connected by music, history, and daily interaction. Robbi K & Friends chant with you in Yoruba, hum Zulu folk songs like Mbube, dance to the Latin clavé rhythm, and sing in reggae style celebrating l’chaim; and the many things we have in common with each other. Robbi shares stories about her travels as a musician, and through call & response you'll find yourself singing in 5 different languages. Keep the Beat is a wonderful concert for festivals, schools, and main stage family programs. Children exposed to these songs will not only be singing them for many years to come but hopefully will be inspired to become loving and open-minded participants in the global community.
$351- $500

The Growing Rock Multicultural- Native American,
Performing Arts- Storytelling,
Performing Arts- Puppetry

Native Americans believe that everything has a spirit, a kind of life of its own; the sun, the wind, the moon...and even the rocks. So sets the stage for The Growing Rock, a Native American tale that invokes the magic of the desert and its creatures. Children clap, sing and chant with Mamma Bluefeather, who has not yet taught her babies to fly; the Baby Bluebirds, who are trapped on the top of the Growing Rock because of jealous Crow; the Mountain Lion, the Rabbit and the Buzzard who try to help; and finally the Measuring Worm, who is a powerful Medicine Man. Robbi K engages the help of the entire audience to resolve the story and bring the baby birds to safety. The chanting audience contributes to the power and poignancy of The Growing Rock.
$351- $500

Turtle's Shell Multicultural- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

This is a wonderful storytelling performance for African-American History Month as well as all year round! Multiple Parents’ Choice Award winning storyteller Robbi K's spirit is clearly contagious, and the entire audience is soon singing and clapping along with the telling of how the turtle got its shell. Movement, singing and chanting set the scene for Robbi to unfold this amusing traditional tale of a little turtle who outwits the fierce leopard and is rewarded with a shell. Robbi moves about constantly, appealing to the audience as she acts out the many characters. This program can also include an African percussionist, budget permitting.
$351- $500

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* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.

Program	Category	Description	Fee
Keep The Beat	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Keep the Beat is multi-lingual world music concert featuring folk songs from around the globe with pulsating energy and interactivity. The emphasis of the concert is how people all over the world are connected by music, history, and daily interaction. Robbi K & Friends chant with you in Yoruba, hum Zulu folk songs like Mbube, dance to the Latin clavé rhythm, and sing in reggae style celebrating l’chaim; and the many things we have in common with each other. Robbi shares stories about her travels as a musician, and through call & response you'll find yourself singing in 5 different languages. Keep the Beat is a wonderful concert for festivals, schools, and main stage family programs. Children exposed to these songs will not only be singing them for many years to come but hopefully will be inspired to become loving and open-minded participants in the global community.	$351- $500
The Growing Rock	Multicultural- Native American, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Native Americans believe that everything has a spirit, a kind of life of its own; the sun, the wind, the moon...and even the rocks. So sets the stage for The Growing Rock, a Native American tale that invokes the magic of the desert and its creatures. Children clap, sing and chant with Mamma Bluefeather, who has not yet taught her babies to fly; the Baby Bluebirds, who are trapped on the top of the Growing Rock because of jealous Crow; the Mountain Lion, the Rabbit and the Buzzard who try to help; and finally the Measuring Worm, who is a powerful Medicine Man. Robbi K engages the help of the entire audience to resolve the story and bring the baby birds to safety. The chanting audience contributes to the power and poignancy of The Growing Rock.	$351- $500
Turtle's Shell	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	This is a wonderful storytelling performance for African-American History Month as well as all year round! Multiple Parents’ Choice Award winning storyteller Robbi K's spirit is clearly contagious, and the entire audience is soon singing and clapping along with the telling of how the turtle got its shell. Movement, singing and chanting set the scene for Robbi to unfold this amusing traditional tale of a little turtle who outwits the fierce leopard and is rewarded with a shell. Robbi moves about constantly, appealing to the audience as she acts out the many characters. This program can also include an African percussionist, budget permitting.	$351- $500