News
Meet the Team: Justin, teacher
Thu, September 7, 2023 @ 1 AM EDTSome musicians have a pathway to virtuosity from an early age; lessons, music school, career. Justin took a more “crooked” path to where he is now.
KanKouran Celebrates 40 Years!
Tue, August 29, 2023 @ 11 AM EDTKanKouran West African Dance Company celebrates 40 years this weekend!
Amanda Thorstad: Director of the School of Musical Traditions
Thu, July 27, 2023 @ 11 AM EDTWe’ll be doing occasional highlights of people and practices at School of Musical Traditions. What better way to start the series than to profile someone with whom you’ve all had contact; the school’s director, Amanda Thorstad.
Master Sessions available with Cheick Hamala: April 26
Sat, April 22, 2023 @ 11 AM EDTLearn 1:1 with Cheick Hamala, a West African historian in the Griot tradition and a world-recognized master of the ngoni.
SMT is Expanding Into Takoma SPARK!
Sun, November 20, 2022 @ 1 PM ESTThis is the big news we have been excited to share! SMT will be opening the our doors at Takoma SPARK on November 1, and that will be our new home base. All private lessons, group classes & workshops, and jams will occur at SPARK.