Professional Multicultural Musician"Jamaica Bob is a great performer who engages well with the students. His sharing of the Caribbean culture through stories and songs allows the students to learn and explore new ways of learning." Latika Prabhakar, PTA Chair Millstone, NJ JamaicaBob Griffiths: JamaicaBob has been enriching school children’s lives for more than 30 years. Since 1989, he has taken students on what he describes as "An amusing musical tour of the West Indies". JamaicaBob’s in-person performing has taken him to 16 states nationally including a multi-state tour with a national school assembly network. He has performed in schools, libraries, colleges, community parks and festivals. During the Pandemic, JamaicaBob shared his culture virtually with audiences around the US, Canada and South America. JamaicaBob is currently based in Riverside County. Description of programs: Join Jamaica Bob as he transports you and your students to the West Indies on an amusing musical tour. Along the way you’ll experience engaging songs, educational content and active participation through a spicy blend of music and culture. Designed to help develop better student self-esteem through music and cultural appreciation. This show reflects Jamaica Bob’s commitment and passion for helping people be better people and feature many songs of Harry Belafonte, Bob Marley and other West Indian artists.
Jamaica Bob keeps the students attention as he encourages them to listen so they can have fun—especially the up front fun where they have to answer questions based on the programs content. Your students may be smiling and singing as they leave but more importantly, they will have learned that culture can be fun. Calypso For Kids:
Highlights the music, language, geography and cultures present in the Caribbean Islands. The musical styles include calypso, reggae, cha-cha and soca, all of which are indigenous to the Islands. Jamaica: My Island in the Sun: This assembly focuses entirely on the peoples and culture of Jamaica Bob’s birthplace. The students will come away with the knowledge that even if you’re small, you can have a big impact on the world. They’ll learn of famous Jamaicans and Jamaican-Americans as well as mento, ska and reggae favorites. Born to Win (Anti-Bullying)(K-8, 9-12) : You’ll want to choose this assembly when you’re looking for speaking-based program. Using the title ‘Born to Win’, JamaicaBob speaks on Student Success and Bullying. This can be scheduled by the day should you have multiple classes or events where students visit with multiple guest speakers.Grades: preK-8 Instructional Materials Available: Yes Other: Family Nights VIRTUAL LEARNING PROGRAMS AVAILABLE: YESCONTACT: Calypso for Kids E-mail: JamaicaBob@JamaicaBob.com Web site: www.JamaicaBob.com | About The Directory | Home | Contact The Directory | |
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