Free story-telling and percussion workshops

Published5th May 2017

Two professional African artists based in the UK will be leading free story-telling and percussion workshops in Ipswich for people of all ages and abilities.

Griot Chinyere and Abass Dodoo have been invited by Arts La’Olam, an Ipswich-based organisation specialising in inter-cultural arts events.

The six-week arts activity will welcome people to come and tell their own stories and experience Nigerian and Ghanian heritage story-telling, percussion and drumming.

“We are honoured and privileged to host Griot Chinyere and Abass Dodoo and we are very excited about the Story Seekers project,” said Daisy Lees, Director of Arts La’Olam.

The workshops, which have been funded by Arts Council England and Ipswich Borough Council, will take place between 22nd May and 26th June on each Monday from 10am to noon. They are being held at The Smokehouse, 6 South Street, Ipswich.

Booking is essential: please contact 07990 802776

www.la-olam.com