Aya, the fern, is the adinkra symbol of the Akan people of Ghana. It represents endurance and resourcefulness, for the fern can grow and thrive even in difficult environments. Through cultural arts education we actively dismantle the forces that aim to divide our cultures. We strengthen our own cultures by seeking all people as a resource. We persevere and thrive through the diversity and the cultural beauty of our community.

Owner Ayanna Gallant is a musician, poet, voiceover talent, and educator with a passion for creativity. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of New Hampshire in Music Education with a focus in low brass and jazz voice (2005), and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Arts Integration (2010). Ayanna has studied mindfulness science, theory, and practice at Lesley University and is a certified sound therapist for Biofield Tuning. In her 16 years as a public school music teacher, Ayanna taught general music, band, chorus, musical theater, and world percussion ensemble.  She has performed as a freelance musician on low brass, voice, guitar, and African drums in venues all around the country. 

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Ayanna performs regularly with the Bele Bele Rhythm Collective, an intergenerational sisterhood of the drum, and Marsha and the Positrons, performing socially conscious and fun kindie (Kid's indie) music about science and how the world works. 

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To book Ayanna for a performance, drum circle, sound bath, or workshop for your organization, please CLICK HERE. 

 

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