Mafolo – African bilingual lullabies
Languages
English, French, French Immersion
Discipline
Literary Arts, Music
Availability
In-Person, Online
Number of participants
100
Themes
African Culture, Black Legacy
Age
Children ages 5 - 11, Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
About this program
Mafolo is an interactive and cultural show that presents children’s songs and tales from Central Africa (Cameroon). These Lullabies were originally written in Ewondo, a popular language in the Cameroonian oral and musical tradition. Participants will learn the lyrics (English/French) and gestures of the songs, accompanied by live African drumming and storytelling.
Curriculum Links
African Culture; Awareness of elements of duration; Considerations on cultural context; Knowledge of form and style in writing; Active listening; Language as a fundamental element of culture.
Artist
Pricing
In person and online
One performance: 1 hour (incl. Q & A): $470 + HST
Two performances: same school in one half day: $670 + HST
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