Dance And Drums From PS4's French Club

Founders, teachers and student-members of PS4's French Club, funded by the USA Mali Charitable Association of NYC.

UMACA (US-Mali Charitable Association) is a 501-C3 non profit organization devoted to women and children causes. They provide Malian families going through times with clothing, groceries, medical supplies, toys, etc. The USA-Mali Charitable Association of New York City hosts a series of after-school music and cultural education programs for local youth, particularly of African descent. Students learn to play the drums, xylophone, flute, and the West African traditional instrument, the Kora, as well as learn the French language. 

The USA-Mali Charitable Association of New York (UMACA) gives kids in Harlem, Washington Heights and the Bronx the chance to interact in a safe environment. An African art specialist introduces the students to African traditional instruments, ancient objects and modern African art. This program culminates in a public event where participants share learned material and perform for community members. 

Recently, student-members of PS4's French Club (funded by the USA-Mali Charitable Association of NYC) celebrated the end of the year with an African Dance And Storytelling Presentation. Special thanks to Mrs. Assetou Sy, founder of the US-Charitable Association. For more information about this organization, click here!