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Beat the Drum for Black Storytelling with Sista' Martha
2024-02-10 13:00:00
2024-02-10 14:00:00
America/New_York
Beat the Drum for Black Storytelling with Sista' Martha
Journey through Black history with Sista' Martha as she weaves lively tales, songs, and poems connecting Africa, the Caribbean, and Black America. Through engaging narratives, experience the vibrancy of characters like Anansi, Alex Haley, and Sojourner Truth. Come, be a part of the story, and join in the fun by playing drums, shakers, and other musical instruments.
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Saturday, February 10
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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2024-02-10 13:00:00
2024-02-10 14:00:00
America/New_York
Beat the Drum for Black Storytelling with Sista' Martha
Journey through Black history with Sista' Martha as she weaves lively tales, songs, and poems connecting Africa, the Caribbean, and Black America. Through engaging narratives, experience the vibrancy of characters like Anansi, Alex Haley, and Sojourner Truth. Come, be a part of the story, and join in the fun by playing drums, shakers, and other musical instruments.
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Glenarden
Small Meeting RoomJourney through Black history with Sista' Martha as she weaves lively tales, songs, and poems connecting Africa, the Caribbean, and Black America. Through engaging narratives, experience the vibrancy of characters like Anansi, Alex Haley, and Sojourner Truth. Come, be a part of the story, and join in the fun by playing drums, shakers, and other musical instruments.
Martha Ruff is a founding member of the Griots' Circle of Maryland, Inc. and the National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. She is the current host and performer on the Griots' Story Circle, a public access television show produced in Laurel, MD. Her lively performance and resonating voice captivate audiences as she shares African-American folktales and songs, Caribbean stories, African legends, and modern fables.
AGE GROUP: | Elementary (5-12 yrs) |
EVENT TYPE: | Women's History | Poetry and Spoken Word | Performing Arts | Black Heritage |
TAGS: | Black Heritage |
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