Contributed by Ahliil Saitanan
Alaska Junior Theater is excited to present Kattam and His Tam-Tams! to Anchorage on March 20, 2020. Performances will be held at 7:30 PM in the Atwood Concert Hall of the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts.
To the sound of the n'goni, balafon, djembe, naffar, darbouka, and dhol, percussionist Kattam invites you to discover Africa, the Middle East, and India through rhythm, song, and dance!
That love for world music shines through each of Kattam’s more than 200 performances a year. Accompanied by his monkey and two friends, Kattam never fails to delight and involve his audience! No matter your age, he will get you moving to the beat of his drums and help you find a beat of your own.
When not traveling the world with his show, Kattam lives in Montreal, Quebec. He also is an accomplished recording artist who started his training with classical music, studying piano, singing, and percussion. It didn’t take too long for Kattam’s passion and excitement for world music to take hold and guide the rest of his artistic endeavors.
While in Alaska, Kattam and His Tam-Tams! will perform five school shows, lead three workshops, and headline the 2020 Alaska Junior Theater Annual Benefit Dinner on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Please consider joining us in costume or traditional dress for this Middle Eastern Masquerade, which includes a champagne reception, dinner, and silent and live auctions.
Preview the show at www.akjt.org. Tickets are available at 263-ARTS or http://bit.ly/2TYgfBn.
