The Arrowhead Library System and COMPAS are pleased to present
Siama’s Congo Roots
A free program being offered for all ages at the following locations:
| Thursday, September 12, 6:00 p.m. Moose Lake Public Library | Friday, September 20, 6:00 p.m. Cook Public Library |
| Friday, September 13, 4:00 p.m. Biwabik City Hall | Saturday, September 21, 10:30 a.m. Hoyt Lakes Public Library |
| Saturday, September 14, 10:00 a.m. Carlton Area Public Library | Saturday, September 21, 1:00 p.m. Eveleth Public Library |
| Saturday, September 14, 3:30 p.m. Duluth Public Library | Monday, September 23, 9:00 a.m. Lake of the Woods School, Baudette |
| Monday, September 16, 10:30 a.m. Mount Royal Branch Library, Duluth | Monday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. International Falls Public Library |
| Monday, September 16, 6:00 p.m. Two Harbors Public Library | Tuesday, September 24, 1:00 p.m. Babbitt Public Library |
| Tuesday, September 17, 10:00 a.m. Mountain Iron Public Library | Tuesday, September 24, 6:00 p.m. Silver Bay Public Library |
| Tuesday, September 17, 3:30 p.m. Buhl Public Library | Wednesday, September 25, 9:30 a.m. Cook County School |
| Wednesday, September 18, 10:00 a.m. Virginia Public Library | Wednesday, September 25, 6:00 p.m. Grand Marais Public Library |
| Wednesday, September 18, 3:30 p.m. Calumet Public Library | Thursday, September 26, 10:30 a.m. Cloquet Public Library |
| Thursday, September 19, 1:00 p.m. Greenway High School Auditorium, Coleraine | Thursday, September 26, 6:00 p.m. West Duluth Branch Library |
| Thursday, September 19, 6:00 p.m. Grand Rapids Area Library | Friday, September 27, 10:30 a.m. Gilbert Public Library |
| Friday, September 20, 1:00 p.m. Hibbing Public Library | Friday, September 27, 3:30 p.m. Ely Public Library |
Brimming with catchy songs and engaging stories that bring renowned COMPAS Teaching Musician Siama (see-AH-maw) Matuzungidi’s rural Congolese culture to life, this charming show features Siama’s spirited singing, masterful acoustic guitar, and captivating traditional African instruments like Mbira and Balafon. Dallas Johnson will encourage everyone to sing happy songs in Kikongo, Lingala and English, the kids will play fun shakers, and the program will all culminate with a dance party! This hour-long program will be especially fun for kids, but enjoyed by all ages.
