Arts, Culture & Heritage
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Dive into the vibrant traditions and artistic expression of African identity.
Traditional Music & Dance
Learn the musical instruments, rhythms, music, and dance that define some of Africa’s many cultures. Classes include historical context and experiential practice.
African Fashion & Textiles
Learn about the history and art of kente, bogolan, indigo dyed, and other traditional African cloth, and how to make, design, and wear African traditional fashion.
Crafts & Handmade Arts
Functional courses in beadwork, basket weaving, wood carving, pottery, and textile crafts on ancient techniques and symbolism.
African Philosophy & Spirituality
Examine the philosophical foundations, cosmologies, and belief systems that inform African worldviews.
Cultural History & Identity
Learn about consequential kingdoms, movements, and diasporas that shaped the continent and how identity is formed and represented
Rites, Customs & Ceremonies
Recognize the social and religious significance of naming rituals, weddings, initiations, and funeral rites in various cultures.
