The African Musical Arts, Inc. (AMAInc), formerly African Chorus, was founded to foster a better understanding of Africa’s cultures through the musical arts. What began shortly before 1994 as a mission to showcase African choral composers through a small performing ensemble has expanded to a commitment to meet a larger audience desirous of new modes of artistic expression, entertainment and cross-cultural enrichment. Thus, African Musical Arts, Inc comfortably assumed the niche to present African-descent composers of choral music - both traditional and contemporary, as well as art music (or classical music) of chamber and orchestra works that collectively portray the rich diversity of Africa's musical arts and cultures. African Musical Arts, Inc offers the following programs:

Songs of Africa Ensemble: an eclectic combination of tight harmonies, often backed by flute-string quartet and jazz trio - "a St Louis phenomenon...!"

IMI Chamber Players: Presenting music by African-descent composers along with the usual standard repertoire. Concerts, lecture-recitals, artist-residencies, workshops, and master classes designed for schools and colleges. Call 314-289-4052/314-652-6800.

African Choral Music Workshops® : This internationally acclaimed program scheduled in partnership with schools, colleges and community groups, nationwide.

Voice of African Music quarterly newsletter: Over 12,000 subscribers in the Greater St. Louis area, and over 100,000 readers access the online version.

Symposia and Music Festival: Festival of African & African-American Music (FESAAM) organized in partnership with educational institutions and other organizations across the United States and overseas, bringing scholars, artists and audiences together for a long weekend of art music by African-descent composers.