The Aurora Cultural Centre is pleased to present Njacko Backo’s African Voyage on Tuesday, October 25 at OLG’s
school gymnasium. This performance is offered at no charge as part of the Kaleidoscope in the Schools program.
About the Performance
In this interactive performance, students will learn the important role that music, dance, and storytelling play in everyday
life in Cameroon, Central Africa. Students will experience traditional dance and drumming, listen to a traditional story, and
learn about the importance of community in Central Africa. This program demonstrates to the students the true way that
traditional music is played in Cameroon; percussion is not just drums, it includes a variety of instruments. The students will
learn that this tradition is made up of different parts that have to be played together, everyone finding their own place in
the music.
About the Artist
Entertainer, musician, composer, dancer, choreographer, author and educator Njacko Backo shares his uplifting music,
energizing dance, and hope-filled stories with audiences of all ages and all walks of life. Njacko was born in Cameroon in
1958 and raised in the hills in a small village called Bazou, which means “The Walkers.” Musically and spiritually, Njacko
draws on the lessons he learned in Africa from his musical family, mentors and village life. Although he loved life in the
village where he was immersed in music, his dream was to discover the world and to learn all he could about people and
different cultures.
Your child’s feedback is welcome and appreciated as we develop the Kaleidoscope in the Schools program. We invite you
to share their impressions of the show, as well as any feedback you may have to: info@auroraculturalcentre.ca.
We are excited to share live performing arts with your child.
– Aurora Cultural Centre Team
Njacko Backo’s African Voyage
