About Wona Womalan

In the countries of West Africa music and rhythm are as large a part of everyday life as conversation, cooking, or raising a family. The stories portrayed through drumming and dance acknowledge and celebrate marriage, child rearing, changing seasons, healing, hunting and the planting and harvesting of crops. West African people have a song or dance for almost every aspect of daily existence. Many are hundreds of years old and are still performed precisely as they were by the tribal ancestors.

Wona Womalan West African Drum and Dance honors the authentic integrity of West African musical arts. Wona Womalan shares its knowledge and appreciation of this beautiful and ancient tradition by bringing the music and dance of Africa to people of all ages,. The dances and music of West Africa have influenced the artistic expression of Americans for generations. By exposing the audience to the beauty of West African musical traditions Wona Womalan is sharing a connection to a cultural history that has existed since the beginning of humanity.