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Beat the Drum for Black Storytelling with Sista' Martha

2024-02-22 16:30:00 2024-02-22 17:30:00 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. Beltsville - Large Meeting Room

Thursday, February 22
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-22 16:30:00 2024-02-22 17:30:00 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. Beltsville - Large Meeting Room

Beltsville

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. She is the current host and performer on the Griots' Story Circle, a public access television show produced in Laurel, MD. Her lively performance and resonating voice captivate audiences as she shares African-American folktales and songs, Caribbean stories, African legends, and modern fables.

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Beltsville

Phone: 301-937-0294
Branch manager
Karin Luoma, North Area Director

Hours
Mon, Jul 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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Thu, Jul 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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