Charlotte Blake-Alston, a storyteller from Philadelphia, entertained English ELP students on Wednesday, September 15th. Her melodic voice told stories common to many traditions. She used a Kora, a 21 stringed instrument made out of a large gourd, to enhance her work. According to Ms. Blake-Alston, the instrument has been played by storytellers in Senegal for 800 years.
Ms. Blake-Alston's visit was made possible by the Story City StoryTelling Festival committee. Students and families interested in hearing more of Ms. Blake Alston's work can visit Story! Festival, September 16-19, 2010, in Story City, Iowa.
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The Scholastic Kids Press Corps, a group of over 50 student reporters from around the country, has covered everything from the 2008 election to the 2010 Olympics and they are looking for reporters from Iowa.
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Nationally Recognized StoryTeller Visits AMS
Charlotte Blake Alston, a Philadelphia-based storyteller, narrator and singer will give a presentation to 7-8 ELP Humanities students on Wednesday, September 15th during second period.
A former teacher, Charlotte presents traditional and contemporary stories from African and African American oral and cultural traditions. Her performances are often enhanced with instruments such as djembe, berimbau, nkoning, mbira, shekere, or the 21-stringed kora.
Ms. Blake Alston is participating in STORY! Celebrating the Art of Storytelling from September 16-19th in Story City, Iowa. Additional information about the festival can be found at < www.STORYfestival.net>.
A former teacher, Charlotte presents traditional and contemporary stories from African and African American oral and cultural traditions. Her performances are often enhanced with instruments such as djembe, berimbau, nkoning, mbira, shekere, or the 21-stringed kora.
Ms. Blake Alston is participating in STORY! Celebrating the Art of Storytelling from September 16-19th in Story City, Iowa. Additional information about the festival can be found at < www.STORYfestival.net>.
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