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Museum of the African Diaspora

November 19 - November 19, 2011

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685 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94105
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Introducing a new interactive program series for children and their families of storytelling, performance and crafts from Africa, North America, South America and the Caribbean. In this program storyteller Yolanda Rhodes will present Mama Yo Tells Tales, whimsical tales from the Caribbean, Deep South and Africa that reflect African roots. Families will make masks representing characters from the stories to enrich their storytelling experience. Yolanda Rhodes is an award-winning classical singer, an experienced performer of dance and a professional storyteller. This multi-talented artist has developed and directed special programs for the Community School of Music and the Peninsula Conservation Center, as well as dance and vocal music residencies at a number of schools throughout the Bay Area. Folktales Across the African Diaspora is presented by Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) in partnership with Arts and Literacy in Children’s Education (ALICE). Free with MoAD Admission.