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   Award-Winning
Sistah-Drummers Prepare to Give Males a Celebratory Salute
"Salamu" in Swahili means "Salute" and on Sunday, June 17, 2012 one of Atlanta's most honored World Music, Dance and Vocal Ensembles, Giwayen Mata and special guests, are saluting fathers, sons, brothers, husbands, and special loved ones!
Expect a 90-minute, high-energy live concert production that is guaranteed to pull you out of your seat for a feel-good family-friendly experience! You will be 'wowed' by the elephant roar of the 18-member ensemble's djembe drum orchestra, traditional West African and contemporary dancing, singing, and spoken word. You will also learn teachings, dances, songs and spoken word hailing from various regions of Africa.
Recognized by The City of Atlanta, The State of Georgia, and National Organizations and Media Outlets, Giwayen Mata has, for 19-years, reigned as a "fan-favorite" and was given the title "BEST WORLD MUSIC ACT" three-times by Creative Loafing Atlanta Magazine.
"SALUTE TO OUR MEN" will be held at the Southwest Arts Center located 915 New Hope Road Atlanta, GA 30331 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Click here to purchase tickets. They are $25 in advance by purchasing through PayPal online, or $28 at the door. Students, Senior Citizens, and children under ten pay $20.
For more information contact GIWAYEN MATA Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Omelika Kuumba, at 404-604-9364, by text at 504-610-2237 or through PayPal at: giwashop@giwayenmata.org.
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 Malcolm X Self-determination Award for Exemplary Contributions to Self-determination in Black Life, Culture, and Struggle on February 24, 1996.
Creative Loafing Newspaper's Critic's Choice '99, 2001 & 2003 Award Winner as Best Traditional/World Band/Artist.  Atlanta City Council Proclamation In Honor of Giwayen Mata proclaiming Monday, May 22, 2000 Giwayen Mata Day. Atlanta City Council Proclamation In Honor of Giwayen Mata proclaiming Monday, April 1, 2001 Giwayen Mata Day.  Governor's Office of Georgia Human Relations Certificate of Appreciation for  Contribution to the First Annual Georgia Human Relations Day at the State Capitol on February 22, 2001.
The Center for Afrikan Biblical Studies of First Afrikan Church recognizes the Cultural Excellence of Giwayen Mata as a Model of Cultural and Educational Excellence. Commendation from Shirley Franklin, Mayor of the City of Atlanta for the 10th Year of Outstanding Quality Entertainment and Education Through Artistic Expression 
The State of Georgia Secretary of State Proclaims Giwayen Mata as an Outstanding Georgia Citizen on October 26, 2001. |
Giwayen Mata will re-launch a new company website on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Prepare to enjoy a user-friendly experience showcasing new videos, news, event calendars and information about Giwayen Mata as they approach their 20-Year Anniversary!
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[VIDEO] CLICK IMAGE to WATCH TV EPISODE Giwayen Mata was solicited to teach cast mates Kandi Burruss and Phaedra Parks to "African Dance" on the hit reality TV Series Real Housewives of Atlanta in their Season 4 Episode in relation to their travels to South Africa.
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[VIDEO] Public Broadcasting takes a look at Giwayen Mata, Atlanta's all-female African drum and dance troupe. Watch this segment from "This is Atlanta with Alicia Steele," a Telly Award-winning and Emmy nominated magazine show on PBA, Atlanta's PBS Station.
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[VIDEO] Watch Giwayen Mata, Atlanta's all-female African drum, vocal and dance ensemble in action! Dance along in your seat and enjoy the high-energy and excitement that has lasted for 19-Years!
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Approaching their 20-Year Anniversary, GIWAYEN MATA, the Atlanta-based dynamic, soul-stirring, all-sistah, dance, percussion, and vocal ensemble has 'wowed' audiences throughout the nation with high-energy-filled performances, workshops and classes. Dedicated to perpetuating the study and teachings of African cultures through dances, rhythms, and songs of Africa to audiences of all ethnicities, ages, and backgrounds, the GIWAYEN MATA 'Elephant Women' celebrate and uplift women, the community and the planet. Founded by Omelika Kuumba, Gail V. Zuri Sami Ra Maati Jordan, Sarahn Henderson and seven other women, the 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization has been recognized by USA Magazine and was voted "Best Local International / World Music Act" three times in Creative Loafing Magazine's Best of Atlanta Issue. The nation embraced them on NBC television network reality series "America's Got Talent" and they prepared members of the cast of the BRAVO cable network top-rated reality series "Real Housewives of Atlanta" in a high-energy dance experience in connection with their travels to South Africa.  giwayenmata  giwayen mata  @giwayenmata  giwayenmataTV
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