PALE

    • Instructors: Ezekiel G. Freeman-Fanfan

    • Day/Time: Sundays 6 - 7 pm ET

    • Dates: June 7 to June 28

    • Description: Pal’e explores the connection between Music Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, and Art Therapy through a culturally grounded lens. Through rhythm, movement, storytelling, visual art, and reflection, participants are invited into spaces that support emotional wellness, self-expression, cultural connection, and community healing. 

    This pilot program is led by Ezekiel G. Freeman-Fanfan during his internship with the Berklee Music and Health Institute, in collaboration with Jean Appolon Expressions and the Roxbury community.

    • Adult: $25

    • Child (under 15): $15

    • Community Supported Rate: $12.50
      Promo Code: 4630pale

      • *Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we are able to offer a limited number of Community Supported spots for each class. To ensure that this generosity is accessible to as many as possible, the Community Supported Rate may be used up to four times per season and is limited to one use per month. If financial barriers are preventing you from participating beyond this, we warmly invite you to reach out to us privately.  Your participation is important to us.

    • Neighborhood Rate: $6.25

      • JAE is proud to offer a Neighborhood Rate for community members who live nearby. To access this rate, please attend your first class in person and bring proof of address (a piece of mail or ID with a 02119 zip code).

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  • Ezekiel is an artist, drummer, and aspiring music therapist from Boston, Massachusetts. He is passionate about creating inclusive artistic spaces that support healing, self-expression, and community connection. As a drummer, he has had the opportunity to learn from and perform with remarkable artists such as Samora Pinderhughes, Chief Xian Atunde Adjuah, and Esperanza Spalding, experiences that deepened his understanding of music as a tool for storytelling, resistance, and care. Drawing from his Caribbean and African American roots, Ezekiel seeks to honor cultural traditions while evolving them through sound, design, and collective practice. He is committed to addressing the mental health needs of his community by reintroducing therapy through accessible, culturally resonant language and music, helping to bridge gaps between wellness, creativity, and lived experience.