Time : 17:00 - 17:45
FISTON LUSAMBO ONLINE VIDEO JAM SESSIONS
Fiston Lusambo Online Video Jam Sessions: free weekly music workshops for people with learning disabilities & their families & carers.
No music experience required! All musical levels welcome.
Guitarist, arranger, producer and founder of Congolese dance band, The Zong Zing Allstars; Fiston Lusambo is a technically gifted musician with years of experience that has seen him perform with the amazing Afriquoi and alongside Grace Jones, Sting and Mose Fan Fan. As the parent of a grown-up son living with a learning disability, Fiston possesses a unique understanding of highly accessible teaching techniques.
Each week Fiston will be joined by a different guest artist. These great musicians will encourage people of all ages living with disabilities to develop their musical skills and confidence both individually and with their families in a fun musical jam environment!
When? – Tuesdays 5pm – 5:45pm
Who can attend? – Anyone with a disability or additional need and their family and/or carer
For this session you will need:
– Laptop/Computer/Tablet or Mobile device with a stable internet connection
– An instrument, if you have one!
– Your voice!
– Or anything from around your house that makes a noise: pots, pans
– Shakers (make your own with a water bottle & rice)
How can I join the session?
You can register by booking free tickets for yourself, family /carer on Eventbrite.
Each week the workshops will be delivered online through Zoom conferencing.
Once you have registered on Eventbrite you will receive an email from us asking for some additional information to confirm your place and to tell us of any accessibility requirements. We will send you a link to the Zoom event the day before the workshop along with some additional information. If you need any help please let us know in advance.
If you have any questions or need help in advance please email claire@la-olam.com
Places are limited, and booking is required weekly.
We look forward to making music with you soon!