Our Programs
Crocodile River Music is committed to expanding access to African arts for young people and their families early and often.
African Music Series
Concerts showcasing music from across the African continent to over 350 guests from Worcester and beyond.
African Arts in Education Programs
Fully customizable African art, music, and dance residencies for students of all ages , backgrounds, and capabilities.
Heart of Africa Radio Show
Weekly radio show on NPR-affiliate WICN 90.5FM featuring some of the best music from Africa and the diaspora. Tune in every Saturday 9-11PM.
Wellness Through Dance
Weekly dance classes in partnership with JSD Dance, directed by Sebastien Duvilaire.
Community
Connections Program
For audiences beyond schools - we partner with area cultural and charitable organizations to bring workshops, presentations, and concerts to the people they serve.
Digital Education Resources
A digital video library of selected performances, lessons, interviews, and more.
MaliFest
A bi-annual production in celebration of Mali with concerts, workshops, an an installation of Malian art.
Worcester’s Got African Talent
A live showcase celebrating African artists who live and create in Worcester. The festival highlights artists across disciplines - music, dance, visual art, fashion, videography, and more.
CRM in Higher Education
Live performances and drum and dance workshops for university communities.
CRM in Concert
The CRM ensemble brings together exceptional musicians from Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Guinea, Liberia, and the United States for high-energy, interactive performances of African music.
“It was such a pleasure working with the team from Crocodile River Music. Our kids had a wonderful time, as did our staff. The opportunity for us to learn more about African cultures in such a fun and engaging way was nothing short of amazing. Your final performance left us wanting more.”