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Maya Azucena Visit to IS 291

Our students loved Maya Azucena performance.  She moved us with her storytelling  acappella style as her video played on the background.  She shared with us her passion for singing and what makes it so unique to her.  She inspired our students to speak up for others when they feel they have no voice.  The room was filled with  her positive energy, she shared with our students what it is to be a real humanitarian. The students enjoy the opportunity to gather in a circle for a “cypher” as some took turn free-styling with Maya. Her visit was amazing and our students will never forget Maya Azucena. 111_0739 111_0740 111_0759 111_0757

 

D.R.A.M.A. “I Roll” Music Video

Our latest music video. Thanks to Emi and the amazing Bushwick Video Club.

Maya Azucena @ MS 246!

Last week we had the pleasure of meeting Maya Azucena, grammy award winning artist and cultural ambassador.  After a performance, Maya talked about her life, from growing up in Flatbush to touring the world with her band.  Some of our own students performed their original songs created with Mr. Emi in music lab (Kimani, Darius, Justin and Klarisa, aka MSM, and Miah, Tracy and Christine).  We talked about stage presence and confidence, had a vocal workshop and a girl’s talk about believing in yourself.  It was a beautiful day!

Album Release Party

Students, artists, and producers from our music production program released three CDs on Friday, June 10th, 2011. Teaching artists Entrfied and Emi hosted the event which featured performances by Brooklyn Future Records (IS 291) and the Black Jackets (BCAL). Congratulations to all the students and teachers on a successful year!

Reasonable Suspicion

Reasonable Suspicion from marisaholmes@gmail.com on Vimeo.