Bring Black History Month to life through Ghanaian music, culture and participation
Indigenous People works with professional Ghanaian musicians and performers to bring the energy and traditions of West African music and culture to Black History Month events across the UK.
Our performances combine traditional drumming, singing and dance with audience participation, providing an engaging and accessible celebration of African cultural heritage. The musicians introduce audiences not simply to the music itself, but to the traditions and communities from which it originates.
What We Offer
Our Black History Month programmes can be adapted to suit different venues, audiences and events.
Depending on the requirements of the event, performances can include:
- traditional Ghanaian drumming and percussion;
- singing and call-and-response;
- traditional dance;
- introductions to the instruments, rhythms and their cultural origins;
- audience participation;
- interactive drumming, singing and dancing; and
- larger celebratory performances for public events.
Programmes can range from relatively short performances through to more substantial participatory events, with the format developed in consultation with the organiser.
Community and Cultural Events
Traditional Ghanaian music is inherently communal. Rhythm, song and dance bring people together, with the distinction between performer and audience often becoming increasingly blurred as people are encouraged to participate.
This makes the music particularly well suited to community celebrations, Black History Month programmes, arts and cultural events, libraries, museums, local authority events and public celebrations.
Performances can combine high-energy traditional drumming and dance with opportunities for audiences to sing, keep rhythms and dance alongside the musicians, creating an event which is both celebratory and genuinely participatory.
Performances
Indigenous People can provide professional Ghanaian drummers and musicians for Black History Month events, drawing on many years of experience presenting traditional Ghanaian culture to audiences throughout the UK.
At the heart of our performance work is Kakatsitsi Master Drummers, whose music originates principally from the Ga traditions of southern Ghana. Performances combine interlocking drum rhythms, percussion, traditional singing and dance, demonstrating the collective character of Ghanaian music while providing plenty of opportunities for audiences to become involved.
Performances can be adapted to different spaces and circumstances, from intimate community events to theatres, festivals and large public celebrations.
Our Black History Month Track Record
Indigenous People and Kakatsitsi have a long history of contributing to Black History Month programmes in the UK.
Previous work has included Black History Month programmes and events for Hammersmith & Fulham, Southwark, Hackney and Tower Hamlets, alongside numerous performances and participatory cultural events for organisations and communities around the country.
One of our most substantial Black History Month projects involved performances and workshops across 23 schools in Hammersmith & Fulham, culminating in a collective event at Hammersmith Town Hall.
This experience means that our Black History Month work combines professional performance with a longstanding commitment to cultural participation and to providing audiences with direct contact with Ghanaian artists and traditions.
Book a Black History Month Performance
We are currently taking enquiries for Black History Month events in October 2026.
Performances can be tailored to the size, setting and character of your event. Contact Indigenous People to discuss what you are planning and the most appropriate format for your audience.