An Artful Mission
What does it mean to promote unity in diversity?
I have always felt strongly about the importance of understanding people from around the world. Through a journey of understanding, I have come to realize who I am as a person and also that there is only one race — the human race. There is only one language and it is the language of the heart: LOVE. At Global Voices, we begin to speak this language through music.
We have to educate ourselves and our students, both young and old, about the many different traditions, cultures, and lifestyles that make up our wonderful world. There’s no better place to start than by exploring the instruments and voices that connect us to the rich and diverse cultures that exist around the globe. Only after this, can we REALLY begin to recognize that although there may be differences in physical appearances, beliefs, and lifestyles around the world — the goal of humanity is the same. We must honor each other and the differences that define us, all of us. We must strive “to live a good and just life.”
Exploring World Cultures through Music
(Developed in association with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts) National Roster with The Kennedy Center Content: (Music/Social Justice-Social Studies) Teachers: 3 hours of Instruction Time for each workshop (may be presented alone or as a pair)...
Building Reading Comprehension through Sound and Rhythm
(Developed in association with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts) National Roster with The Kennedy Center Content: (Music/Reading-English Language Arts) Teachers: 3 hours of Instruction Time Maximum Number of Workshop Participants: 35 Grade Levels:...
Telling Your Story through the Beat of Jazz
(Developed in association with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts) National Roster with The Kennedy Center Content: (Music/Writing-English Language Arts) Teachers: 3 hours of Instruction Time Maximum Number of Workshop Participants: 35 Grade Levels:...
The Harlem Renaissance
Content: (Music/Writing-English Language Arts) Teachers: 1.5 hours of Instruction Time Maximum Number of Workshop Participants: 35 Grade Levels: 3-8 Students: 45 - 50 minutes per class Residency Length: Minimum of 5 days Maximum Number of Students per Class: 25 This...
For Press and Booking, here you will find a high-resolution photo of Imani and all the information needed for promotional press.
These documents are ready to be downloaded for a ready-to-print Press Package (PDF).

Asset 1 - Imani

Asset 2 - Tribal

Asset 3 - Kids

Asset 4 - Tribal Kids

Asset 5 - Bowl

Asset 6 - Instruments

Asset 7 - Imani

Asset 8 - Gold

Asset 9 - Imani Drum

Asset 10 - Portrait

Asset 11 - Children in Awe

Asset 12 - Kid in Awe

Asset 13 - Imani Headshot

Asset 14 - Ensemble

Asset 15 - Ensemble Closeup

Asset 1 - Imani

Asset 2 - Tribal

Asset 3 - Kids

Asset 4 - Tribal Kids

Asset 5 - Bowl

Asset 6 - Instruments

Asset 7 - Imani

Asset 8 - Gold

Asset 9 - Imani Drum

Asset 10 - Portrait

Asset 11 - Children in Awe

Asset 12 - Kid in Awe

Asset 13 - Imani Headshot

Asset 14 - Ensemble

Asset 15 - Ensemble Closeup
Artist Statement
My name is Imani, and I consider myself the embodiment of a Teaching Artist, serving learners throughout my lifetime. I feel blessed to be a professional vocalist and teaching artist for over 30 years, teaching students and collaborating with other teachers on curriculum-centered arts integration.
Whether I’m working with students in the classroom, leading professional development workshops for teachers nationally, or conducting children choirs, my life’s work has been centered around designing new and better ways to help create to nurture a new generation of creative thinkers that will contribute to the growth of holistic communities.
MY WORK FOCUSES ON THREE KEY ASPECTS OF LEARNING: developing skills in the arts, giving students a personal voice in creating and learning, and building community and civic responsibility, either through the classroom or an entire ensemble. I create curriculum that is accessible to all teachers and students to ensure that everyone feels successful at the end of their learning. This enables my students to not only take ownership but to also become facilitators.
Music is my life’s passion. That is how I educate, live, and serve.
– Imani González
16
Music Recordings
30+
Years of Experiance
100%
Authentic
Teaching our students to be global citizens
Ready to partner for a better world?
I work with art organizations, performing art centers, museums, galleries, theaters, educators from principals to teachers, and students.