The Tabia African American Ensemble brought the pulsating rhythms of West African drums along with song and poetry to Laney College Weds. Feb. 16 for Black History Month.
Tabia is a Swahili word that means "talented." Tabia was founded in 1985 and promotes African American culture through historical figures, drumming, poetry, song and storytelling.
Adaku Davis performed poetry as a personified African continent while Arlene Sagun plays drums.
African drumming, poetry at Oakland Black History Month Celebration
Monday, February 22, 2010
The Black Hour
