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Kwanzaa Celebration : The African Roots of Jazz | Sausalito

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Saturday, December 26, 2009 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE

Kwanzaa Celebration : The African Roots of Jazz | Sausalito The Bay Area Discovery Museum hosts its Annual Kwanzaa Celebration Saturday, December 26 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free Museum admission and performances.

Celebrate Kwanzaa throughout the Museum on December 26 with art projects inspired by the African continent and a Kwanzaa altar in the Museum’s Entry Pavilion.

Renowned jazz drummer E. W. Wainwright and his ensemble, The African Roots of Jazz, take us on a musical journey that traces African-American musical forms, such as jazz, gospel, and spirituals, from their earliest beginnings in African cultures to today. The program features instrumental music, songs, theater, and audience participation.

The African Roots of Jazz (11 a.m. & 1 p.m.)
Please obtain your free performance ticket at the Front Desk prior to entering the theatre.There are a limited number for each show, and only ticket holders can be allowed into the theater.