A Music & Arts Forum to support, discover, and develop existing and new talent in children and youth is a further component we are envisioning to add. Access to music and art for children and youth remains nonexistent in many regions in Kenya and around the world.
Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. It helps the body and the mind work together. Exposing children to music during early development supports them in learning the sounds and meanings of words. A 2016 study at the University of Southern California’s Brain and Creativity Institute found that musical experiences in childhood can actually accelerate brain development, particularly in the areas of language acquisition and reading skills. According to the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM Foundation), learning to play an instrument can improve mathematical learning and even increase SAT scores.
Dancing to music helps children build motor skills while allowing them to practice self-expression. For children and adults, music helps strengthen memory skills.
Dancing to music helps children build motor skills while allowing them to practice self-expression. For children and adults, music helps strengthen memory skills.
Music & Arts Forum:
- Performances
- Teaching & Training
- Developing & Showcasing Talent
- Concerts
- Competitions
- Exhibitions
- And more
Positioned in Kenya’s music scene, one of the most vibrant music scenes on the African continent, the Africa Music Festival is a live music event showcasing musical artists and bands from the African continent and globally.
Hosted in collaboration with partners in Africa, Europe, and the United States, and benefitting children in remote areas of Kenya, the African continent, and beyond, performances will be live streamed to broadcast to audiences around the world. Art and virtual reality installations, African and international food and drinks, merchandise, memorabilia, and much more will be part of an unforgettable weekend.