The Kwanzaa Project: California Griot Art of Storytelling

Program Type:

Art & Crafts, Community Education, Other, Special Events

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors
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The Kwanzaa Project: California Griot Art of Storytelling

The Griot is highly regarded in West Africa as being the Keeper of the Culture and uses music, song and movement in their stories. They are renown for their exceptional memory and command of the spoken word. 

Join this event to learn more about the Griot art of storytelling. Then, using some Griot tricks of the trade learned through this program, craft and perform your OWN story! 

*Drop-ins OK

Complete List of Griot Program Dates:
October 17, 2:00-5:00PM, Fremont Bank Room
October 24, 2:00-4:00PM, Meeting Room C
November 1, 2:00-4:00PM, Meeting Room C
November 6, 2:00-4:00PM, Meeting Room C
November 15, 2:00-4:00PM, Fremont Bank Room
November 22, 2:00-4:00PM, Fremont Bank Room
December 2, 2:00-4:00PM, Fremont Bank Room-Side B
December 6, 2:00-4:00PM, Fremont Bank Room-Side B
December 16, 2:00-4:00PM, Fremont Bank Room-Side B
December 20, 2:00-4:00PM, Fremont Bank Room

Public Rehearsal Variety Event to be held following all programming on December 21st from 12:30-3:30PM in the Fremont Bank Room
 


For more information, please email: Fayethgardens@gmail.com