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'It's always a celebration.' Connecting to culture and diversity through drums

Kwamé Henry Jones teaches through his group Infinite Roots as well as a daily classes at Westover Magnet Elementary in Stamford.

Lori Golias

Feb 19, 2024, 9:37 AM

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For Kwamé Henry Jones, Black history is celebrated every day.

Jones teaches through his group Infinite Roots as well as a daily classes at Westover Magnet Elementary in Stamford.

He's been teaching African culture and drumming for over 30 years to people of all ages and hopes his music will inspire others.

He says children enjoy learning and sharing about their own cultures, which helps them appreciate their diversity.

News 12 photojournalist Lori Golias takes us behind the scenes of his lessons.

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