Diane Ferlatte, accompanied by her drummer Moshe Milon, will share folktales, & songs coming from various parts of the African continent. Besides the many West African Anansi trickster tales, Diane loves to tell African folktales emphasizing a lesson such as Why the Sky is so High, Two Friends, & Crocodile & Hen, among others. Diane’s personal favorite however, is probably the story of Sundjata, the Lion King. Also as part of this program Diane & Moshe will teach and engage the audience in the making of African musical instruments.

Internationally renowned storyteller Diane Ferlatte, is an award winning, dynamic performer, who has captivated audiences across the globe from the northern reaches of Alaska to the southern tip of New Zealand, from Europe to Singapore & Malaysia, from Colombia to Senegal, Kenya, & South Africa. Shehas been researching, collecting and telling stories for over twenty-five years. While emphasizing the history, struggles and triumphs of the African American experience as well as African & Southern tales, she also loves to tell stories that hold truths touching upon our common humanity, including personal stories as well as many tales from across the globe. 

Folktales Across the African Diaspora is supported by a generous grant from the James Irvine Foundation.

Free with MoAD Admission.