For over 20 years, La Troupe Makandal and its Artistic Director, Master Drummer, and National Heritage Award winner, Frisner Augustin, have thrilled audiences with the exciting traditional dances, music, and drumming of Haiti, derived from West African and Caribbeaninspired rituals. For assembly programs, Mr. Augustin discusses Haitian culture, history, dance, and music, highlighted by captivating movements and drumming.