10:30 - 11:00
Take a trip with musician Fauna Solomon to the tropical West Indies and learn the unique history of the steelpan, often called the steel drum. Steelpan’s origins in the Caribbean is a tool of resistance and cultural pride For children and their families.
Fauna Solomon is a former teacher and musician currently residing in Washington, DC. Born in Guyana, South America into a musical family, Miss Solomon started playing the steelpan at the age of 5 and has performed for audiences of all ages on stages around the country. Her father Phil Solomon who makes the instruments, is the inventor of the modern steelpan and started the first steelpan manufacturing company in the US.
More Than a Month: Black Interest
Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Black community.
More Than a Month recognizes important events in Black history, honors community and national leaders and fosters steps towards collective change. Programming features authors, poets and craft classes.
BIPOC Interest
Attend programming, lectures and workshops intended for the BIPOC community.