Feel-good music from the Heart of Africa for families

Looking to spice things up in the music department with your kids?

Go global with Siama Matuzungidi, an acclaimed Minneapolis-based musician originally from Democratic Republic of the Congo, along with his musical and life partner Dallas M. Johnson.

The couple — “Papa Siama” and “Auntie Dallas” (above) — released of The Land of Yangalele, featuring gentle, happy rumba songs with traditional African instruments and harmonies in English, Swahili, Lingala and Kikongo.

You can even check out their world music in person with a series of public family concerts all around the state, including a performances at Midtown Global Market and Hell’s Kitchen, both in Minneapolis.

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Find a full concert list at siamamusic.com.