Drum Sermons: Folktales, Legends, and Myths from the Far Corners of Africa

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African Diasporic Arts and Education Inc.
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Program Type
  • In-School Performance
  • In-School Workshops & Classes
  • Residency
Subject
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Theatre
  • Visual Art
  • History
  • Science
  • Language Arts
  • Math
  • Social Studies
Grades
  • PreK
  • K
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
Counties Served
  • Orange
Program Description

Drum Sermons is a celebration of music that recounts its origin and makes clear how it came to live in our hearts. This informative yet entertaining performance includes stories from the far corners of the African continent, spirited drumming, dance, and song, and a healthy dose of the obligatory African tradition of audience participation.
Drum Sermons is performed by Orisirisi African Folklore-a performing arts company rooted in the history, culture, and traditions of Africa and the African diaspora, inclusive of folktales, legends, and myths, spirited drumming, dance and song, children’s games, lectures on special topics, and a healthy dose of the obligatory African tradition of audience participation. The nationally and internationally acclaimed performing arts and educational initiative was founded in 1986 by husband-and-wife team Don and Tutu Harrell, with the expressed purpose of sharing the beauty and poignancy of African life and culture.

Cultural Origin

African

Available in other languages

N/A

Location(s)

State of Florida

Available dates/times

This program is available thought out the year

Max # of students

1000.

Length of program

50-60 mins

Fees

$1,800.00

Space/technical requirements

1) Two Microphones on stands with sound system 2) Ten Chairs and a small table in the performance area 3) Water for Two

Recommendations from schools

Jill-Warzers-Support-Letter-1.docx

Booking Contact

Name

Donald Harrell

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