Sankofa African Drum and Dance - Tennessee

Sankofa African Drum and Dance - Tennessee Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company is a Tennessee based performing arts company.

Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company is a Tennessee based performing arts company whose mission is to:

Create EXPERIENCES for
OUTREACH, EDUCATION and ENTERTAINMENT;
BUILD and CULTIVATE positive relationship;
ENCOURAGE an appreciation of African Dance, Music, and History
EMPOWER and INSPIRE individuals and communities;
Express and encourage PRIDE in African Culture
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❤️🖤💚THIS IS NOT JUST A DANCE CLASS. THIS IS A CELEBRATION.❤️🖤💚Before there were stages… there were circles.Before there ...
06/06/2026

❤️🖤💚
THIS IS NOT JUST A DANCE CLASS. THIS IS A CELEBRATION.
❤️🖤💚

Before there were stages… there were circles.
Before there were playlists… there were drums.
Before freedom was declared… our ancestors still danced.

Join us for an evening of rhythm, movement, joy, and remembrance as we celebrate Juneteenth through African Drum & Dance.

Come move with community.
Come reconnect with culture.
Come honor those who danced, sang, resisted, and created joy anyway.

No experience.
No pressure.
Just bring your body, your spirit, and your willingness to move.

🥁 LIVE AFRICAN DRUMMING
💃🏾 COMMUNITY DANCE EXPERIENCE
🪘 DRUMMERS WELCOME — BRING YOUR DRUM
🪑 BRING A CHAIR / SEAT
❤️ FREE TO ATTEND • DONATIONS ACCEPTED

📍 Kossie Gardner Sr. Park
1606 Jefferson Street
Nashville, TN 37208

📅 Thursday, June 18
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM

✨ PLEASE RSVP — help us prepare the circle.
(Link in bio / Eventbrite)

We are the drum.
We are the movement.
We are the continuation.

Honoring Our Past.
Moving in Freedom.
Building Our Future.

❤️🖤💚

02/27/2026

What a powerful Black History Month celebration at Jones Paideia Elementary School! From Pre-K to 3rd grade, the room was glowing with bright eyes, big smiles, and unstoppable energy. The students gave us everything they had — pure joy, pure rhythm, pure love for the culture.

Deep gratitude to for helping make experiences like this possible and for ensuring African drum and dance continues to reach our schools. ❤️🖤💚

02/27/2026

The energy at today? UNMATCHED. 🔥
These students didn’t just hear the rhythm — they became the rhythm. Clapping, stepping, moving, smiling. Pure joy in motion.

Thank you to for investing in cultural programming and helping us carry African drum and dance into schools across our community. The impact is real. 🪘🌍

A Day of Rhythm and Culture at Carter-Lawrence!Last Wednesday, Carter-Lawrence had the joy of welcoming Sankofa Drum and...
02/25/2026

A Day of Rhythm and Culture at Carter-Lawrence!

Last Wednesday, Carter-Lawrence had the joy of welcoming Sankofa Drum and Dance of Tennessee for a powerful and unforgettable cultural experience.
Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company is a Tennessee based performing arts company whose mission is to rally communities around the beat of the drum to unify, heal and inspire.

Our students were captivated from the moment the performers entered with vibrant costumes, rhythmic drumming, and energetic movement. The group shared not only music and dance, but also the rich stories and traditions that inspire their work.

Throughout the performance, students clapped along, moved to the beat, and learned about the cultural significance of West African rhythms and dances. The excitement in the room was undeniable as Sankofa Drum and Dance created an atmosphere filled with joy, celebration, and connection.

We were also honored to have Councilwoman Terry Vo visit Carter-Lawrence during the event. Her presence added to the sense of community and support surrounding our students. We appreciated the opportunity to showcase the enriching experiences happening in our school.

Events like this highlight the importance of exposing our students to diverse cultural experiences and helping them see the world through a wider lens. We are grateful to Sankofa Drum and Dance of TN for bringing such a meaningful and uplifting performance to our school. It was a day our students won’t soon forget!

01/21/2026

We shook the arena. 🪘🔥
Sankofa at the Predators game — Jumbotron and all.
Nashville felt that rhythm.

TONIGHT‼️🖤💛Sankofa African Drum & Dance Company is honored to be a featured performer at the Black Heritage Music Night...
01/20/2026

TONIGHT‼️🖤💛
Sankofa African Drum & Dance Company is honored to be a featured performer at the Black Heritage Music Night 🏒🪘

We’re bringing rhythm, culture, and energy to the ice!
If you’re in the building tonight—make some noise and feel the beat!

01/07/2026

🖤✨ An Elevated Black History Experience ✨🖤

For institutions seeking programming that is impactful, authentic, and unforgettable, Sankofa African Drum & Dance offers more than a performance — we deliver a curated cultural experience.

Rooted in African tradition and presented with contemporary excellence, Sankofa engages audiences through live drumming, expressive movement, and cultural narrative that honors the African diaspora while meeting the standards of today’s academic and cultural institutions.

🎓 Ideal for:
Universities & Colleges
Cultural & Multicultural Affairs
DEI & Heritage Programming
Keynote-level campus events

What sets Sankofa apart:
• Professionally staged performances
• Educational & culturally grounded storytelling
• Scalable programs for large audiences
• A proven presence in academic & civic spaces

📅 Now booking Black History Month & year-round university programming
📩 Inquiries: [email protected]
🌐 www.sankofatn.com

This is culture, presented to be felt.

🖤✨ BLACK HISTORY IN MOTION ✨🖤This Black History Month, move beyond the textbook and bring history to life through rhythm...
01/07/2026

🖤✨ BLACK HISTORY IN MOTION ✨🖤

This Black History Month, move beyond the textbook and bring history to life through rhythm, movement, and culture.

Sankofa African Drum & Dance delivers powerful, interactive performances that educate, inspire, and energize audiences of all ages—rooted in African traditions and the lived legacy of the African diaspora.

🥁 What we offer:
• Live African drumming & dance
• Cultural storytelling & audience engagement
• Age-appropriate, educational programming

📍 Perfect for:
Schools • Churches • Universities • Festivals • Community Events

📅 Now booking Black History Month programs
⏳ Limited dates available

📩 Email: [email protected]
🌐 www.sankofatn.com
📲 IG: .tn

Don’t just celebrate Black history—experience it.

BHM2026 Sankofa AfricanDance LivingHistory

12/31/2025

To everyone who came out to Umoja Night with Kwanzaa Nashville—THANK YOU.
Your presence. Your energy. Your joy. Your spirit. 🪘🔥

You showed up and met us in the circle.
You danced with us.
You clapped with us.
You lifted the drums with us.

What Sankofa African Drum & Dance Company brought to that space was more than performance—it was ancestral memory in motion, community in rhythm, and culture alive and breathing. And you made it powerful by being there.

Umoja Night was a reminder of who we are, where we come from, and how we move forward together.
The drums spoke. The dancers answered. And the community felt it.

From the bottom of our hearts—Asante sana and thank you for rocking with Sankofa, for honoring the culture, and for holding space for Black joy, tradition, and excellence.

This is Sankofa.
This is community.
This is only the beginning. ✊🏾🖤❤️💚

❤️🖤💚Join us for an unforgettable Kwanzaa celebration! ❤️🖤💚 🗓 Date: December 26th ⏰ Time: 6 PM 📍 Location: , 3955 Nol...
12/09/2024

❤️🖤💚Join us for an unforgettable Kwanzaa celebration! ❤️🖤💚

🗓 Date: December 26th
⏰ Time: 6 PM
📍 Location: , 3955 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Kwanzaa as we come together to honor family, community, and culture. We’re thrilled to announce that Sankofa African Drum and Dance will be gracing the stage alongside other incredible artists for an evening filled with rhythm, movement, and unity.

Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of heritage and togetherness. Let’s gather, uplift, and celebrate — Harambee! 🫱🏽‍🫲🏿✨

Tag your friends and family to spread the word, and we can’t wait to see you there! 🌍❤️

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Nashville, TN
37203

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