Who we are
About Director
Founder
Ayinde Fondren, a native of Detroit, MI, profound percussionist and activist for local performing arts with over a decade of educational and mentorship experience.
Currently, he is Founder and Creative Director for Solid Foundation Cultral Arts Organization.
Follow Ayinde on:
Djembe Lessons
Workshops
Drum Repair
Special Event/ Occassion
New! History of the Djembe
"COMMITTED TO PRESERVING AFRICAN CULTURE & TRADITIONS"...
​Solid Foundation, established in 2000 began with the vision to create a cast of young men and women axxepting the challenge to become modern day djeli or griots (storytellers, historians, etc.). We are proven to provide quality edutainment (education and entertainment) by means of traditional African drumming, dance, culture and folklore. The goal is to display resonating tones to provide the listener with dynamic algorithmic sounds, while also providing the rich history of African people through means of words and music.
EDUCATION
Our Edutainment programs provide:
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Cultural Enrichment for youth and community events
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District & School Partnerships
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Supplemental development to lesson plans and
HEALTH
Beyond the gratification we recieve from providing a great show. Our music and programs improves the health of our audience and clients.
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Music is proven to increase whiteblood cell count
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Percussion improves eye-hand coordination
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Kinistetic movements strengthens cognative skills
Harmoney for any occassion!
​Birthday Parties
Weddings
Rite of Passage Ceremonies
Home Going Celebrations
Naming Ceremonies/ Christinings
Graduation Receptions/ Open Houses
School Pep Rally
Social Activism Events
Fundraisers
Commercial Advertising
Independent Film Score and Movies
Concerts and Live Shows
and more