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African Music & Dance Recital
Wednesday, April 16 , 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm CDT
Musicking Around the MuKa:
Storytelling, Dancing, Singing, Drumming, and Mama Africa’s Rich Intellectual Traditions
The event will feature live drumming on Senegambian jenbe and different drums from Ghana, the Burkina Faso dzil xylophone, dancing, singing, and storytelling around the MuKa, the family clay stove. This is a celebration and deep engagement with Mama Africa’s rich intellectual traditions. We will learn about Mama Africa’s lessons about mercy, responsibility, respect, community, love, kindness, and creativity.
Imagine . . . . . . . sitting around a warm clay stove with family singing, dancing, drumming, and learning ancient words of wisdom.
For additional information concert Dr. Oforiwaa Aduonum (309) 438-7340
Free
