- Houston, TX
- Aerialist
- Contact for rates
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Umoja People the Ensemble
Overview
An ensemble performance that mixes African drumming, jazz, with dance, spoken word, song, and storytelling.
Also offer workshops in the arts the ensemble presents.
Reviews
21 reviews
Gabriela F.
February 27, 2026Great performance!
Umoja People the Ensemble entertained our students with great music, story telling and student participation. They made our Black History Month extra special!
Hired as: African Entertainment
Kaveria L.
June 24, 2022They were great.
They are great to have at an event. Very timely and professional. We kept up with communication until the day of the event. They have the crowd a good show.
Hired as: African Entertainment, Drum / Percussion Show
Pamela B.
June 28, 2021The performers were exceptional and educational.
We hosted our 51st Family reunion and hired Umoja people to perform. They exceeded our expectations. They engaged the children and adults by allowing them to perform using the instruments of our ancestors and Wow...It excited the crowd! If you are looking for a cultural experience, please do not hesitate to include the Umoja People the Ensemble at your event! You will not regret it!
Hired as: African Entertainment, Drum / Percussion Show
Nicole S.
March 21, 2020A wonderful experience!
The children enjoyed the drumming and story telling. It was the perfect way to observe Black History Month.
Hired as: Drum / Percussion Show
Amy S.
February 22, 2020Prepared to be Wowed
This group is amazing. They were a big part of our school event and have heard nothing but fantasy feedback. They created memories for the children. So easy to work with - truly amazing!
Hired as: African Entertainment, Drum / Percussion Show
Umoja People the Ensemble
Hi Amy. If you got feedback from our performance, would you mind sharing a review. On gigsalad? Thank you again.
Wasi Young
Umoja People
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
What to expect
a cultural performance starting with the rhythms of the african drum, blended with the smooth sounds of a jazz band, complimented by the graceful movement of dance ,topped with the sounds of song and spoken word.......
About
Umoja People is an expression of culture through the arts of music, rhythm, movement, and spoken word. The company provides performances that excite the audience’s sense of rhythm in a gumbo of jazz, African drums and percussion instruments, blended with the creative movement of dance, and topped off with spoken word and song. Performances are tailored to suit the needs of each audience by using different combinations of talented personnel to meet program and budget needs of presenters.
Services offered
Past booked events
February 2026
25
Wednesday
School Assembly
1:00pm - 1:45pm
•
Alsip, IL
February 2024
02
Friday
Cultural Event
6:30pm - 7:15pm
•
Lansing, IL
June 2022
18
Saturday
Fair
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Lombard, IL
June 2021
27
Sunday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Oak Brook, IL
February 2020
28
Friday
Dinner Party
9:00pm - 9:15pm
•
Chicago, IL
28
Friday
Nonprofit Event
9:30am - 9:45am
•
Chicago, IL
20
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Riverside, IL
June 2019
19
Wednesday
School Assembly
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Kendallville, IN
February 2019
28
Thursday
School Assembly
1:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Kenosha, WI
27
Wednesday
School Assembly
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Waukesha, WI
26
Tuesday
School Assembly
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Milwaukee, WI
19
Tuesday
Cultural Event
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Lansing, IL
August 2018
04
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chicago Heights, IL
July 2018
15
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Glenwood, IL
February 2018
24
Saturday
School Assembly
9:30am - 11:30am
•
Hazel Crest, IL
June 2017
03
Saturday
School Assembly
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
May 2017
06
Saturday
Wedding Reception
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Gary, IN
January 2017
15
Sunday
Cultural Event
9:30am - 10:00am
•
St Charles, IL
February 2016
27
Saturday
Cultural Event
5:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
February 2014
28
Friday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Bedford Park, IL
03
Monday
Ethnic Celebration
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
December 2013
31
Tuesday
Private Party
2:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Barrington, IL
October 2013
13
Sunday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
McCook, IL
Team
rodney watts
spoken word/percussionist
wasi young
spoken word/percussionist/musician
paul rayon
spoken word/percussionist/storyteller
Influences and inspiration
our influences are an eclectic mix of legends from jazz,poetry,dance, and african drumming. From langston hughes to oscar brown jr. to coltrane and miles to gil scott heron.
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