Who is Richard "Baba Rich" Robinson?

Richard "Baba Rich" Robinson

Baba Rich originally began his professional career in the communications industry but his 30 year passion for music and cultural traditions him to pursue employment in the arts. As a result, he has been working in the field for more than 15 years, including 5 years at the Arts Council of Princeton and West Windsor Arts Council. In addition to his experience in arts management, Richard is also an accomplished lead teaching artist who focuses on cultural enrichment, providing an enthusiastic and fresh perspective to the field of education.

 As an educator, folklorist and musician, Richard’s work is an outgrowth of an African and Caribbean folk arts movement in Philadelphia. He has worked extensively with children throughout the tri-state area in schools and community organizations, where he passes on the traditional values of African and Caribbean Creole culture. Richard teaches young people to value commitment, discipline, respect, leadership and teamwork while also helping them to understand the importance of community support that is inherent to African and Caribbean cultures.