FEATURING...
Obakunle Akinlana
photo: Paul-3 photography
Obakunle Akinlana as a touring artistObakunle Akinlana is a storyteller who uses drums, shekeres, and other African musical instruments to present fun and exciting traditional African folktales. His programs focus on the arts and folklore of the Yoruba people of Southwest Nigeria, a culture he has studied for more than 22 years. Akinlana performs at festivals, colleges, universities, community centers, libraries, schools, and other events. All performances and programs meet the N.C. School Performance Standards in music, language, social studies, and art.Performances include a solo program using drums and other instruments to bring exciting African folktales to life. Fee: $400 and up depending on number of performances, plus travel (grade -adults)."Alo Irintan Yoruba" is a 50-minute presentation that features Akinlana accompanied by a musician and dancer. Yoruba artifacts such as bead art, wood carvings, basketry, calabashes, textiles, and musical instruments are included in this presentation. Fee: $700 and up depending on number of performances, plus travel (grade 4-adults).Additional activities include workshops in African drumming, dance, jewelry making, and shekere making. Fee: $400 per day, plus supplies.
