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Beat the Drum for Black Storytelling with Sista' Martha

2026-06-24 14:00:00 2026-06-24 15:00:00 America/New_York Beat the Drum for Black Storytelling with Sista' Martha Journey through Black history with Sista' Martha as she weaves lively tales, songs, and poems connecting Africa, the Caribbean, and Black America. Through engaging narratives, experience the vibrancy of characters like Anansi, Alex Haley, and Sojourner Truth. Come, be a part of the story, and join in the fun by playing drums, shakers, and other musical instruments. Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room

Wednesday, June 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-24 14:00:00 2026-06-24 15:00:00 America/New_York Beat the Drum for Black Storytelling with Sista' Martha Journey through Black history with Sista' Martha as she weaves lively tales, songs, and poems connecting Africa, the Caribbean, and Black America. Through engaging narratives, experience the vibrancy of characters like Anansi, Alex Haley, and Sojourner Truth. Come, be a part of the story, and join in the fun by playing drums, shakers, and other musical instruments. Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room

Upper Marlboro

Large Meeting Room

Journey through Black history with Sista' Martha as she weaves lively tales, songs, and poems connecting Africa, the Caribbean, and Black America. Through engaging narratives, experience the vibrancy of characters like Anansi, Alex Haley, and Sojourner Truth. Come, be a part of the story, and join in the fun by playing drums, shakers, and other musical instruments.

Martha Ruff is a founding member of the Griots' Circle of Maryland, Inc. and the National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. Her lively performance and resonating voice captivate audiences as she shares African-American folktales and songs, Caribbean stories, African legends, and modern fables.

Upper Marlboro

Phone: 301-627-9330
Branch manager
Melanie Townsend Diggs

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Mon, Jun 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Wed, Jun 10 12:00PM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Jun 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 Closed
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Wed, Jun 10 12:00PM to 8:00PM
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