Ritmo Blu is a high
energy world percussion trio that offers entertaining, educational
and multi-cultural performances. With up to 100 instruments
on stage, gathered from all over the world, this dynamic
and accomplished trio presents international music which
fosters community, diversity and teamwork. Available
for schools, festivals, community centers and corporate events. In
the metro Atlanta area, Ritmo Blu is scheduled through Young Audiences, Woodruff Arts.
“Absolutely
fabulous! The members of Ritmo Blu have put together
a show that is educational, fun, and appeals to all ages. The
kids were enthralled while learning about music from
around the world. Ritmo Blu knows how to engage
kids, and we plan to have them back for one of their other
programs!”
Darby
Christopher
Austin
Elementary
Dunwoody,
GA
A
popular journey across the globe with rhythm as the primary
mode of transportation! Featured in this program are
multiple rhythmic traditions – from the heart beat of
the Native American culture to the Middle East, Asia, Africa,
South America, the Caribbean and back home to America for
some 1930's ragtime. Also included are African folk
songs, a samba parade, and audience play-along!
Follow African rhythm from its roots in villages around Ghana and Mali to the
streets of Harlem and New Orleans! Rhythmic stops along the way include Brazil, Cuba, and New Orleans. Musical styles include West African stick
drumming, early American jazz and a hip-hop salute to the musical group “Stomp”! Offered
February 1st – March 30th.
Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa
favorites from around the world set to the sounds of steel
drums, congas, Austrian alpine bells, Senegalese sabar drums,
and more! Offered from November 25th – December
30th.
Click here to see a video of
Ritmo Blu in Action!
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“Wow! What
a show! We look forward to seeing you in the future!” Kennesaw Elementary School
Atlanta, GA
“Marvelous! Exceptional! So
impressive. All three men were talented, articulate
and presented themselves well. They never missed
a beat. Handled the audience very well. The
students were VERY responsive!” Woodward Academy North
Atlanta, GA
