CalArts’ African Music and Dance Ensemble at J.A.M. Sessions at the Ford

The CalArts African Music and Dance Ensemble | Photo: Scott Groller

Tonight (June 10), the CalArts African Music and Dance Ensemble leads the audience in a night of drumming, singing and dancing at the Ford Theatres in Hollywood as part of the series J.A.M. Sessions at the Ford.

The CalArts ensemble is celebrating the performance traditions of the Ewe and Dagomba people of Ghana.

This J.A.M. Session at the Ford follows another session the group led Thursday night (June 6) at at Old Town Newhall near campus.

J.A.M. Sessions at the Ford is a free participatory music and dance series that takes place on Monday evenings. Reservations are recommended. Members of the audience are encouraged to take to the Ford stage and jam along with the CalArts ensemble.