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Emancipation Jubilation with B. George Blake and Kalalu Folklore Theatre in partnership with Ontario Black History Society
August 1, 2009
With stories, songs and percussion, this show recaps the colonial status of former British territories and leads up to celebrating the freedom of independence. John Graves Simcoe, the first lieutenant governor of Ontario, promoted legislation to make slavery illegal in Ontario in 1793, long before emancipation in the Caribbean (August 1, 1838) – and before the civil war that brought emancipation to the Southern USA in the 1860s. George Blake specializes in stories from his African/Caribbean heritage and Jataka Tales (Buddhist legends) based on his studies and experiences as a former bhikkhu (Buddhist monk). He also writes his own stories. George uses a combination of Afro-Caribbean drumming and storytelling. His interests have expanded to writing, adapting and producing material that blends storytelling, percussion, voice and dance in conveying the story. The Kalalu Folklore Theatre is his medium for these creative endeavors.
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Everyone: FREE
Saturday, August 1, 2009
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