Napoleon Revels

Bey- Latin, African, and Caribbean Music
Paul Manaster

Napoleon Revels-Bey, a Jubilation Fellow and Master Teaching Artist, is a Moorish-American drummer-percussionist, educator, artist, composer, and writer. Since 1985, Napoleon and his ensembles have led programs during and after school that include Jazz, World and modern music, tap, ballroom dance, and theatre arts. His programs are tailored to infuse the learners' academic curriculum with related music to offer a multi-sensory experience. Napoleon has created and facilitated programs for Parents as Art Partners and received NYSCA Artist grants for community and school residencies. He has participated in several artist programs such as the Liberty Partnership Program, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, National Seminar for Teaching Artists at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and Suffolk BOCES AIE C3 Teaching Artist Collaborative. He has facilitated professional development workshops. Some of Napoleon's credits include Artist-in-Residence for Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts, Arts Horizon, Institute for Arts and Culture, Tilles Center, Great Neck Arts Center, Friends of the Arts, the Jazz Foundation of America, and Jazz In Schools Program.

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“Al Andalusia to Dizzy” Latin, African, and Caribbean Music Live Virtual Assembly, Senior Program,

This live virtual music assembly leads students to trace African influences originating in West Africa, through ancient Spain, the Caribbean, and early New Orleans. FTH teaching artist Napoleon Revels-Bey demonstrates multicultural rhythms from Moorish music, West African Bantu, Caribbean Rumba, Cha-Cha-Cha, Merengue, New Orleans, and early Rock and Roll. This program includes a mix of pre-recorded music performances, live demonstrations by artists from their homes, and a live Q&A with students.

Journey of the Golden Global Drum Live Virtual Workshop, Residency (In-person & Virtual), Senior Program,

This workshop integrates music and dance and traces African influences originating in West Africa, through ancient Spain, the Caribbean, and early New Orleans. FTH teaching artist Napoleon Revels-Bey explores Flamenco, Cha Cha Cha, and Meringue and their relationship to Louis Armstrong, Dizzy, Tito Puente, and the Harlem Renaissance. This program can be developed into a residency with a culminating performance. For grades 3 and up! 

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