BABA JAMAL KORAM
Master storyteller Baba Jamal Koram brings history, humor, music and lore of African and African-American cultures to the telling of his stories. Blending contemporary and traditional storytelling techniques with drumming, call and response, wit and wisdom, his interactive stories encourage children to make good choices. Baba Jamal’s programs include African Stories in the Americas - folklore and mythology, and Under the Griot’s Tree – lighthearted children’s stories. Recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award, Baba Jamal has been featured at the National Storytelling Festival, Kennedy Center, Smithsonian museums, regional and international festivals, and schools nationwide.  Jamal Koram, B.A., M.S., Ed.S., is a graduate of the State University of New York and the University of Virginia. Baba Jamal particularly enjoys working with pre-schoolers and consistently receives rave reviews from audiences, teachers and parents alike.
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