Johnette and Scott Join the Young Audiences of Massachusetts Roster!
We are super excited to be joining the Young Audiences of Massachusetts artist roster for the 2020-2021 school year. This year we will be offering a virtual Swamp Romp program! For Massachusetts school scheduling requests, please check out our listing on the YAMass site!
Swamp Romp
Artist: Johnette and Scott
Type: Performance
Art Form: Music
Grade Level: PreK–3
Move the furniture and roll up the rug, it’s time to romp in the swamp and boogie on the bayou. Johnette and Scott’s Swamp Romp concert is a rollicking ride through Louisiana roots music from Cajun, zydeco, traditional jazz, Isleño, swamp pop and New Orleans rhythm and blues. Children and families are immersed in Louisiana culture, traditions, cuisine and dance through interactive songs about Mardi Gras king cakes, New Orleans po’ boy sandwiches, the Bamboula rhythm, Isleño oxcarts, and how to spell Mississippi River. Simple words in French and Spanish are introduced, with translations.
Length: 45 minutes
Audience Limit: 300
Curriculum Connection: U.S. geography, U.S. culture, U.S. roots music, Spanish language, French language,
https://yamass.org/index.php/artists/johnette-and-scott