Welcome to Caribbean for Kids!!!!

Educational and Entertaining

Encompassed in the ensemble’s performance(s) is a multicultural repertoire which includes rhythms, songs, and instrumentation from many Caribbean islands, including Puerto Rico, Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Barbados:

steel drum
Spanish tunes
calypso and reggae rhythms
limbo stick

Performance goals are to help instill a positive attitude in children, through music, movement and humor and create in children a better understanding of basic songs, sounds, and rhythms indigenous to the Caribbean Islands.

Audience Participation

Is greatly encouraged through rhythms, movement and dance. Rounding out this lively show for children, families, and adults are:

shakers, hand percussion and instruments for the kids
limbo stick for dancing
movement songs
sing-along songs

We perform for:

Elementary & Preschools

Educators will find that we meet the standards, and have the expertise, humor, patience, and skill to teach children of all ages. Younger and older children alike will love the movement, dance, and songs we offer. We talk to the kids, not at them.

Our shows are curriculum based to reflect studies of sociology, music, geography, and language.

Instrumentation includes steel drum, vocals, guitar, bass, hand percussion, and, at times, keyboard and congas.

Our steel drummer offers a synopsis of how the steel drum Is made, its history and origins.

For preschoolers, we offer a scaled down presentation filled with easy movement, singalong songs, and musical games.

Libraries

We can enhance and enrich the reading programs and themes of your library by working with you to create the show that best fits your current needs.

Fairs and Festivals

Many festival promoters can attest to the fact that we’ve rounded out the event, making it more child-friendly and increasing the draw.

Camps & Recreation Departments

Planning a special evening? How about Caribbean for Kids? We’ll help make the camp experience one your child will never forget. Ask the kids to make their own shakers in arts and crafts, then bring ‘em to the show. We’ll do the rest!!

Shopping Centers and Malls

We’ve been a great hit for kids clubs throughout New England, drawing large crowds and positive responses. How about an indoor beach party?

First Nights

How many bands do you know of which cater mostly to children; and that the parents will enjoy too? We’ll make your First Night event even more of a splash!!

Adult Parties. Picnics & Special Events

Even the CEO and busy staff will take the time to groove with us. We do adult parties too, incorporating reggae and calypso tunes. We even do a family Christmas show called Christmas in the Caribbean. Call us for your next event or promotion.

Canciones Para Los Ninos

(Songs For Children)

Half in Spanish, half in English, this participatory, sing-a-long presentation is geared for younger children, their families, and teachers.

The goal of Joan Robb's performance/presentation is, (through songs, games, and fun) to teach children simple words in another language. This will enable children to begin to better understand another culture other than their own. Accompanying herself on guitar, Joan sings and facilitates participatory, traditional, and original songs and games in Spanish and English. At times, the same songs will be demonstrated twice, once in each language. Most of the material selected is easy to imitate through voice, movement and rhythm. Spanish songs are culled from countries and places including Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cuba, and South and Central America.

Funding may be available through your Arts Lottery Council or the Mass Cultural Council.