Africa comes to the Bronx, when the ShadowBox Puppet Theater presents “The African Drum” at Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture through March 12, inviting kids ages 3–7 to sing and dance their way on a trip through the grasslands.
Kijana and her animal friends — including talking leopards, a wise old loon and a turtle — teach life’s lessons, as they lead visitors on a wondrous adventure through storytelling and such traditional African folk tales as “How the Animals Got Their Colors,” “How the Turtle Got Its Shell,” and “Why the Egret Flies Free.”
The fables are accompanied by original and traditional African music performed on the “talking drum” and other authentic African instruments.
“The African Drum” on Feb. 4, 5 and 6 at 10 am and 11:30 am. $15. Group rates available.
Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture [450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in Mott Haven; (212) 724–0677; www.shadowboxtheatre.org].
