Schools  Theaters Cultural Creativity Performances Storytelling Events  Rites of Passage Programs  Pre Schools
griostoryman@gmail.com
"Gather around the StoryMan and prepare to be enchanted. . .
Baba Jamal Koram unfolds children's tales
filled with the warmth of the African sun. 
Each conveys a lesson:
of standing up for what's right,
caring for our earth and its animals,
                                                                and believing in the good in everyone."     Smithsonian Discovery Theater

Griotic*

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"How is it that man always defeats the lion?"  "It will be that way until the lion tells the story."
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Baba Jamal Koram,         B.A., M.S., Ed.S.
Write or Call Direct:
griostoryman@gmail.com
703.725.6593


For DC area Bookings: 
Artivate
8720 Georgia Ave. # 303
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301.588.7525
www.classactsarts.org


In African cultures around the world there are those who tell the stories, keep the culture, and pass on the history, folklore, mannerisms    and languages of a people.  These men and women are known by many names, according to their cultural knowledge.  One of these names is "Grio"  or "Grio."  Griotic is a term which talks about the type of telling/mannerisms/content and style of
Baba Jamal Koram the StoryMan.

    Iconic*

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"Baba, your story has truth in it, I like that. . ."The word, "Afrakan"
refers to the collectivity of world-wide African cultures, especially  in the Americas.
The word "Grio" is somtimes spelled differently, but this spelling recognizes keepers of the culture world wide. . .

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International Festivals Welcome!
Artivate, Inc.
(formerly Class Acts Arts, Inc.)
Address: 8455 Colesville Rd #202, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 588-7525
 
  Headline Photos by Jos
Other Photos:  Yejide Eshe, Steve, Sherrie Carter
Mariposa Arts Council, Queen Nur, Sekou Koram,
Aaron Davis

Baba Jamal Koram/AASAI, Inc. copyright 2014 -2017 All Rights Reserved

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 "You're consistently present in your telling"

Organic storytelling, as practiced by Baba Jamal is a natural extension of personality, experiences, definitions and intent.
It is a sensitivity to place and time in the telling of story;

African American Storytelling Art Institute
3214 Duke Street     # 629
Alexandria, VA  22314

571.250.8945
or
703.684.8587 

For Bookings:
Artivate
301.588.7525

Storyteller

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"You are a rare talent, playful, insightful, full of wisdom and joy. . .Where did they find you?"    

Baba Jamal  Tells  Stories,Narrates/Drums                                                                  Schools
  • Elementary Schools
  • Pre Schools
  • Montessori Schoos
  • Libraries
  • Festivals
  • Special Events
  • Colleges
  • Universities
  • Social Events
  • Reunions
  • Camps
  • Retreats
  • Workshops
  • Performer Panels
  • Tours
  • Wedding  Ceremonies
and more

  Baba Jamal Koram         B.A., M.S., Ed.S.
   Write or Call Direct:
griostoryman@gmail.com
         703.684.8587