Baba Jamal Koram, master storyteller, mentor, and cultural leader, passed away on June 11, 2025. Known as the “storyteller’s storyteller,” he shared African and African American oral traditions with a humility and power that drew people close and left them changed. Story Crossroads was honored to host Baba Jamal at our inaugural festival in 2016,Continue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Baba Jamal Koram (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”
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Cap’s Off to You! – Baba Ayubu Bakari Kamau (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story
Featuring: Baba Ayubu Bakari Kamau Fearless Griot; Dynamic Drummer; Legacy-Builder The drums still sound. Ayubu Kamau played many African drums including Congo Drums, Ashiko, Djimbe, and Shekere. A youth mentoring program exists to this day due to the dedication and commitment of Ayubu Kamau, better known as Baba Ayubu Bakari Kamau. Ayubu Kamau Kings andContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Baba Ayubu Bakari Kamau (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”