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"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
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"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*
![]() "How is it that man always defeats the lion?" "It will be that way until the lion tells the story."
*Gree ott tick 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*
![]() "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. . . CALL NOW For Bookings Multiple Site Discounts may be Available CA, TX, WA, OR, KY, NC, SC, FL, OH, IN MD VA WDC 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 |
Organic
![]() "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
![]() "You are a rare talent, playful, insightful, full of wisdom and joy. . .Where did they find you?" Baba Jamal Tells Stories,Narrates/Drums Schools
Baba Jamal Koram B.A., M.S., Ed.S. Write or Call Direct: griostoryman@gmail.com 703.684.8587 |