Kayos Makaya is a choreographer, musician, and dancer trained in both traditional Congolese and contemporary dance. Born and raised in Republic of Congo, Makaya was initiated and ritually trained in the art of Congolese music and dance. His training spans over two decades and he has traveled the world and earned numerous honors and accolades for his artistic excellence. He traveled to San Francisco in 2007 as part of the Congolese Dance Company, Compagnie Li-Sangha and participated in the San Francisco Arts Festival. Makaya is the Artistic Director of Tata Kaya Art.