Workshops
ANSMA Town Hall with Mumu Fresh
Hosted by Jah'Mila
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 | 6:30PM – 9PM
MacPhee Centre
In collaboration with
Presence in the Industry: Movement Making and Independent Artistry
Prismatic Arts Festival and ANSMA are thrilled to present Mumu Fresh at the ANSMA Town Hall, for a conversation about creating space when there is none, the power of being present, and education/self-ownership as an independent artist.
Maimouna Youssef also known as Mumu Fresh is GRAMMY-Nominated, Indigenous Music award-winning, 3 X Washington Area Music award (WAMMIE) winning, Urban World Music Video award-winning, Musical and Cultural Ambassador for the US State Department, former elected governor of the DC chapter of The Recording Academy, IMAN central roster artist and an Ambassador of The Black Music Collective, sound healer and an independent music mogul for her generation. She is committed to ‘Art Activism’ and has performed and given lectures at dozens of Universities throughout the US and abroad as well as within the US prison system. Mumu Fresh is a global citizen, musical healer, cultural philanthropist, and community pillar.
In 2020, she founded her own online music education platform called “Muniversity Studies”, a reimagined music education program that approaches the business of creating & releasing music from a culturally responsible, independent, and holistic perspective. The goal of which is to teach aspiring and re-emerging artists how to re-imagine the music business and thrive independently with purpose.
Among her most recent accomplishments is her contribution to creating and launching the Recording Academy’s historic trustee award entitled, “Best Song For Social Change” which was presented live in 2023 at the 66th GRAMMY awards show to prolific audience members including The First Lady, Jill Biden.
In this open ended conversation + workshop we will discuss:- Becoming a decision maker in your surrounding industry; the artist’s career, the social environment, and how to navigate making music with a message
- Being a successful independent artist; the why, the importance of self- education, and how to be successful “on your own”
- Exploring multiple genres and avenues of music and music business simultaneously
After the discussion will be a sharing opportunity. Bring your songs with a message and let’s explore the “scary” world of social commentary music together.
Host Biography:
Meet Jah’Mila, Juno-nominated reggae singer hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, who now calls Nova Scotia home. A beacon for Jamaican music and culture in the Maritimes, Jah’Mila’s music embodies the spirit of traditional Jamaican roots, infused with elements of jazz and soul.
Her Juno nominated debut album, “Roots Girl,” released in 2022, is a spirited collection of reggae songs that not only honors her cultural roots, but also serves as a platform for social advocacy. Through her music, she champions a vision of a more inclusive, diverse, and supported arts community.
Movement + Creative Classes
In collaboration with
Morning Professional Training with Shion Skye Carter
Thursday, September 17th | 10am to 11:30am
Tuesday, September 24th | 10am to 11:30am
Halifax Dance, Studio 2
Level – Intermediate to Advance
Fee – $15.00
This contemporary dance class will involve both improvisation and choreographed movement sequences, with an aim to feel good in the body while using functional mechanisms of movement. We’ll explore motions that contrast between tension and control, and fluidity, release, and length at the joints, while discovering different qualities and dynamics in our dance. Moving to music that drives us, let’s set a tone together that prepares us to take on the rest of our day.
Register for the class HERE!
Morning Professional Training with Santee Smith
Thursday September 26th | 10am to 11:30am
Halifax Dance, 1505 Barrington Street
Mocean Dance’s training schedule is fluid and responsive to Mocean’s creative projects, as well as community need. Our classes are open to the public and drop-ins are welcome.
Class level is INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED. Be prepared for the class flow to move quickly. Must have previous dance experience, but not limited to professional dancers only.
Register for class HERE!
Calligraphy + Movement Workshop
Thursday September 26th | 6PM – 8PM
The Blue Building
In collaboration with
Movement & Calligraphy is a free, open-level workshop facilitated by dance artist Shion Skye Carter. Derived from Shion’s own choreographic practice integrating dance with calligraphy, participants will be guided through an introductory lesson on Japanese calligraphy leading into an improvised movement score, embodying the brushstrokes of the calligraphy pieces that were just created. Join us in taking intentional time to connect the mind and body, while exploring a traditional art form from a contemporary perspective.
Register for the workshop HERE!
Meet & Greet with Jeremy Dutcher
Saturday October 26th | 12:45PM – 1:45PM
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre – Joan Glode Room
We are thrilled to announce that Prismatic Arts Festival has partnered with the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre for an exclusive meet and greet with the incredible Jeremy Dutcher, a renowned singer and two time Polaris Prize winner!
Jeremy’s music beautifully bridges the traditional and contemporary, bringing the voices of his Wolastoqiyik ancestors to the forefront with his powerful, genre-defying performances. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with Jeremy in an intimate setting, hear about his journey, and celebrate his artistry.
As a special bonus, we’ll be giving away free tickets to his upcoming show on Saturday October 26th at the meet and greet—while quantities last!
