At the Bucknell West African drumming classes, the instructor leads a class on the Moribayassa rhythm in percussive chorus, slowly developing a pace for the younger students. Moribayassa originates …
Kenneth V. Young Alumni Presentation
On September 10, guest curator and lead researcher in charge of the collection and analysis of Kenneth V Young’s work, held a presentation on the late artist's journey and her own. Kenneth V Young was …
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Ni Chaînes Ni Maîtres
Don't forget me. Remember Massamba (our main character).It's 1759, on Île de France, which is present-day Mauritius, under French colonial rule. vthe plantation belongs to Eugène Larcenet, Massamba …
D.C. Trip: National Museum of African American History and Culture
This Saturday, September 12, the Griot Institute took a group of students, faculty, and staff to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The museum has three lower levels …
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Griot Opening Event 2026
Boom boom click. My body moved with the rhythm of the beat. Different forms of drums echoed across the room. The dancers were slow and intentional with every move; each dance was telling a story. Soul …
Dana-Ain Davis Talk: Laboring Under Medical Racism
This Thursday, Bucknell hosted Dana-Ain Davis, PhD., for a lecture and Q&A. Dr. Davis is a professor of urban studies and anthropology at Queens College, City University of New York. Davis has …
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