‘Global Lullabies’ is a community-driven project, aiming, through music & arts to empower children in developing a stronger connection with their heritage
Empowers Young Voices
We use music, arts, perfomance, and storytelling to help children find their voice.
A Sense Of Belonging
We make them feel proud and confident of who they are and where they came from.
Celebrate Heritage
Lullabies creates a space for understanding and appreciation of different cultures.
The Global Lullabies Documentary
About US
It Takes A Story To Raise a Child
We believe every child deserves a platform for creativity. Our project empowers EYFS and KS1 children from low socio-economic and migrant/refugee backgrounds to co-create music and performing arts inspired by lullabies.
So far we have helped children from St Catherine Catholic School and Sacred Hearts, connect with their heritage and build confidence through multiple workshops teaching and singing, so far Lullabies from Poland, Albania and Ireland.
Our repertoire, like our positive impact on children character and education, will only keep on growing.
We Partner With Primary Schools & Local Institutions
The creatives on our side
Children Will Learn From Professional & Share The Stage With Them
Project Leader
Mariela Cingo
Mariela Cingo is a world acclaimed Concert Pianist, Choir Master and Theory Specialist, acting as the principal director of our main partner Stage Talent Academy. Mariela plays regularly with various orchestras such as: The BBC Ariel, Whitehall, Blackfriars, Amici, Tonbridge Philharmonic, Hillingdon Philharmonic, Northdowns Sinfonia and many more in venues such as St John Smith Square, Cadogan Hall and Barbican.
Performer
Peadar Connolly-Davey
Peadar Connolly-Davey is a singer, multi-instrumentalist and music researcher from Ireland but is now based in London, UK. Peadar has established himself as a cross-border musician, studying and performing a variety of worldwide traditional and popular music, from Sean nÓs, Tuvan overtone singing and Albanian Iso-Polyphony to R&B and Latin American Urban music.
Performer
Hannah Doherty
annah is a solo and ensemble pianist interested in a wide range of Classical/Contemporary Classical and Jazz repertoire, alongside her own compositions and arrangements. She trained to Master’s level at the Goldsmiths University of London achieving a Distinction in Music Performance and Related Studies. Hannah regurarly performes in concert halls and on stage with bands and singer-songwriters.
Creative Director
Tomorr Kokona
Tomorr Kokona is a creative leadership business consultant, coach and mentor. He has a background as an elite international arts practitioner specialising in theatre, movement and choreography. Through consultations and seminars Tom has inspired positive change for thousands of creative people worldwide; unlocking potential, stimulating growth and transforming lives.
Performer & Musical Director
Altin Gjoni
Altin Gjoni is one of the world’s top rated online session musician, world music specialist, and a creative industries professional currently enrolled in a master’s degree in London in music business management. He has collaborated with various charting artists, recorded for hundreds of international artists, managed music-related businesses & European funded creative projects in modern and traditional music.
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The children you look after could be the next to experience the journey
From The Classroom To The Big Stage
In-Class Workshops
Lullabies are picked from various countries – The children learn about the history of the songs, the culture, the country, it’s traditions and music.
Performance
Over various workshops, children get familiar with the songs, grow confident in performing under the guidance of Stage Talent’s Mariela Cingo and other professional tutors.
On Stage
Learning in class is only part of our project. Partnering with Uxbridge Library & Compass Theatre the children will perform on stage alongside professionals.
Our team
Mariela Cingo
Project leader
Mariela is a well known name in UK’s classical music scene, winner of multiple awards. By the age of 12 she had won her first competition and played Haydn Piano Concerto with a Philharmonic orchestra.
Tomorr Kokona
creative director
Tomorr Kokona is a creative leadership business consultant, coach and mentor. He has a background as an elite international arts practitioner specialising in theatre, movement and choreography
Hannah
tutor/Performer
Hannah is a solo and ensemble pianist interested in a wide range of Classical/Contemporary Classical and Jazz repertoire, alongside her own compositions and arrangements.
Contact us
We are always open to hearing from you regarding any questions or possible partnerships.