“…A reflective, insightful individual who brings to his work in the arts, in education and in the community a genuine understanding of the creative process.”
Massachusetts Department of Education

" ...fantastic and a great personality. Refocused the energy on the unit.   Favorite by far! ... great job getting many of us out of our shell."
Butler Hospital, RI

"Exceeded my expectations!  The audience participation component also made the performance especially memorable."
Peabody Essex Museum

"...I am not quite sure how you managed to get such a large array of novice percussionists and dancers to all work together...it was magic!... participation all the way from the back row!"
Worcester Public Library

Teaching Artist in Education & Health

Drumming, Dance & Culture

Cornell Coley, M. Ed.

Links

In November 2017, Cornell Coley and Kenny Kozol convened outstanding international artists and produced "The Soul of Latin Jazz" a powerful concert with dance, poetry and visual art.

Here's a 5-minute clip from 2017:

For 2018, we expanded the project, added Sandra "Sasi" Marcelino to the team and launched the KECOSA COLLECTIVE Together, we produced "Soul Synergy Live!" for 2018.

Afro-Latin

Cultural Studies

Testimonials

HealthRhythms
Drum Circle Facilitators Guild

Village Drum Circles
F oli '"There is no Movement without Rhythm"

Drumming Improves the Brain article

Africa
Cuba
Caribbean
Brazil
USA

Check it out!

KECOSA COLLECTIVE

The CORONA VIRUS has temporarily halted all activities in public settings. I continue to develop video programs and Zoom Teaching on THE arts and culture of the African and Afro-Latin diaspora.

They are available upon request.

Please use this contact info:

617-935-7614 cc@afrolatin.net