The "Voices Of Africa" Choral & Percussion Ensemble began its professional journey in 1989 as an African-American Children's Ensemble.  Since that time it has evolved into an All Women's A Cappella and West African Percussion Ensemble.  As  it evolved and expanded it labored to meet the needs of the Ensemble members as well as the participants at every venue.  We believe in the healing power an magic that emanates from every song and drum rhythm we play.  Our music is more than entertainment, it is educational, inspiring, motivational, spiritual and healing. The Testimonies show what our programs have given audiences over the past 17 years. 

    Our repertoire is inclusive and suitable for a vast array of educational venues and programs.  We custom make our presentations so that they can be offered in the classroom setting, at conferences and seminars, weekend retreats, diversity celebrations and cultural expos.  We have been showcased in 2005 at NACA National Conference.  We have also made appearances abroad, in Ghana, Canada and the University of Loughborough, in May 2006.  Colleges and Universities have invited us to participate in programming that included Black History Month, Women's History Month, International Week Festivals, African-American History Programs and Multi-Cultural Diversity Festivals, Seminars, Workshops and Conferences.

      A sampling of the Colleges & Universities where we have made our presentations are: La Salle University, College of Textiles & Sciences, Temple University, University of Penn, Drexel University, Community College of Phila., NJ, Rutgers, Princeton U. , University of Minnesota, Mankato, Middle Tennessee U, Penn State U, Swarthmore College, Clarion U and Haverford College, to name a few.  In addition, we have done many pre-school, elementary and high school programs too numerous to mention.

     We invite you to explore this site to learn more about our programs and offer you the invitation to bring our presentation to your college & university campus.

 

Mission Statement


     We believe that we can uplift, educate and enlighten everyone we come in contact with by professionally performing Musical & Creative Expressions that acknowledge our African and African American Heritage.


Purpose

 

The purpose is three-fold:
     1. To learn, teach and demonstrate using the vehicle of the performing arts of songs and African Percussions.
     2. To enlighten and instill in our audiences pride for African Heritage across the Diaspora.
     3. To extend through the music, a powerful, culturally deep and valuable message about changing the conditions of our present world thus making it a better place in which to live.