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Pronounced (O-re-she-re-she), a Yoruba term meaning different things African Folklore is a
performing arts company formed in 1986 with the
expressed purpose of sharing the beauty and poignancy of African life and culture.
OrisiRisi has received critical acclaim far and
wide for their unique, African-rooted, educational
and entertaining presentations. Don Harrell and
Nigerian born wife Tutu, co-produce and direct the
many facets of their act. With varied African art
Orisirisi imparts different kinds of folk-knowledge
and experiences to and for their audiences.
Ilenbilu Adetutu (Tutu) Harrell, a graduate of Crown College of London, England, is an extraordinarily talented storyteller and dancer who has dedicated herself to the sharing of the rich cultural heritage of her ancestry. |
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Don Harrell is a versatile veteran of stage and screen productions who holds a Masters degree in Theatre Arts from The Institute of African Studies at The University of California, Los Angeles and has
furthered his studies at the University of Ghana, Legon
Ghana. |
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For thousands of years in the mystical light of the moon, African children have sat spellbound; listening to stories that both entertain and develop a better sense of the difference between right and wrong. OrisiRisi African Folklore recreates this scene with Moonlight Stories.
Moonlight Stories is an anthology incorporating the African tradition of audience participation, including fun-filled call and response type songs, mesmerizing African drumming and dance, children’s games and much more!
The audience will meet Aja Ati Ijapa (Dog and Turtle), The three birds and the Hen, the Wolf and the three Kids, and many more unforgettable characters as OrisiRisi African Folklore spins yarns of tales that none will soon forget!
Suitable for all audiences
Time: Variable
Cost: Negotiable |
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