“…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

Africa
Cuba
Caribbean
Brazil
USA

KECOSA COLLECTIVE

Teaching Artist in Education & Health

Drumming, Dance & Culture

Cornell Coley, M. Ed.

Afro-Latin

Cultural Studies

Links

HealthRhythms
Drum Circle Facilitators Guild

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

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