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Monkey & Leopard

May 29, 2015 by Mark Shepard

monkey and leopardMonkey And Leopard is a Trickster Tale from Africa that I JUST might be having a “bit too much fun” telling…

Listen to this full live performance with a group of 4th graders…

Please click the arrow to play:

This story can be part of my “Trickster Tales” program or my “Talking Drum Program”

It is so funny, that kids (and adults) don’t realize they are LEARNING!

1. They learn 2-3 authentic African drumming rhythms
2. They learn why Monkey’s live in trees
3. They learn why leopards are not vegetarian
4. AND they learn NEVER to mess with a drummer’s drum WITHOUT FIRST ASKING PERMISSION!

I involve the audience and call up volunteers to help me play the giant drums I bring…

Interested? Use the handy contact form below and Let’s talk!

monkey pic credit – Copyright: makcda / 123RF Stock Photo
Leopard Pic Credit – Copyright: byrdyak / 123RF Stock Photo

Filed Under: Africa - Black History, Folk Tales, Program Themes, school assemblies, trickster tales

About Mark Shepard

Mark is a multi-disciplinary performing and teaching artist who uses drums, songs and stories to interactively engage, entertain and educate audiences of all ages in performance, keynote and staff development programs. In 2014 his song, “Together We Can Change The World” was honored with a Posi Award and is the theme song of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines.For Mark's full bio click the link.

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