B safe. B Well. B Love.
Oni Lasana Doin' Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother
'Lias' Mother is a fictional character from one of Dunbar's most well known poem, "In The Morning".
This poetic storytelling experience connects Dunbar's southern dialect prose within a monologue of pathos and humor.
Inter-active, musical one-woman play tells unforgettable stories of family and friends during the American Civil War.
~ PRESENTERS ~
DoDD Schools - Germany
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Mercer Museum, Pennsylvania
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
Civil War Round Table, Chester County, PA
African-American Museum of Philadelphia
National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc.
People's Light & Theater Company, Malvern, PA
On ZOOM for Universities, Middle Schools, Elementary,
Conferences, Festivals, Family Reunions and more.
'Lias' Mother is a mother like no other!
ALWAYS FREE! A Juneteenth Celebration
Elias' mother, Mary Ella Grandberry is on a speaking tour. She tells true stories about her life before and after the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 in America.
Authentic enslaved African narratives are re-told with the spoken word of Paul Laurence Dunbar and the music of Sweet Honey In The Rock.
Historic Kennett Square,
presented
ALWAYS FREE! - A Juneteenth Celebration
June 15, 2019
HARRIET TUBMAN, Her Story
Since 1995, Oni presents as Harriet Tubman for American Heritage Student Tours, Inc., schools and historical societies throughout the nation.
Oni delivers a first person narrative, as Harriet Tubman. Telling in Harriet Tubman's own words, as Harriet told her life story to autobiographer, Sarah Bradford.
A DREAM COME TRUE
It's up to you!
Stories & poetry for a new generation on Dr. King's life and legacy. A soulful tribute
to the Civil Rights movement of peace and justice in American history.
JAMBO! ANANSI
THEE STORYTELLER!
THEE STORYTELLER!
Sharing original Anansi songs "Aunti Oni" also re-tells the timeless folktales of Anansi the original spider man from Ghana, West Africa.
Photo: Resident storyteller at Miss Marcie's Preparatory Academy, Black Rock, Tobago 2019 & 2020
THEE STORYTELLER!
THEE STORYTELLER!
THEE STORYTELLER!
THE MANY MUSES OF ONI LASANA
Storyteller & Poet
Presented
by
Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild Family Series
November 2020
VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM!
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1 ST PLACE
The New Jersey Storytelling Network Festival's Story Slam 2016
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FEATURED TELLER
The National Association of Black Storytellers Festival & Conference
Cincinnati, Ohio 2008
HEY AESOP!
THEE STORYTELLER!
LAUGHTER YOGA YO!
Original song about Aesop and his fables told
with a twist!
Oni dramatically told fables for the student of Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont, PA.
Students emulated and updated the fables in their own unique style for the Utopia project!
Yes!
Our future will also
value storytellers!
LAUGHTER YOGA YO!
DOWN ON THE FARM WITH GRANNY GOOSE
LAUGHTER YOGA YO!
LOL4 REAL...a wellness experience where you laugh your way to a state of joy & wellness!
Certified by Dr. Madan Kataria's Laughter Yoga method. Oni brings the JOY of this practice to your organization, school, festival or community.
NOW ON ZOOM!
No floor work or mat needed.
Great ice-breaker for the young & young at heart!
DOWN ON THE FARM WITH GRANNY GOOSE
DOWN ON THE FARM WITH GRANNY GOOSE
DOWN ON THE FARM WITH GRANNY GOOSE
Stories, songs, music & highly interactive fun down on the farm! Highlights the children's poetry of
Paul Laurence Dunbar and more!
Educational fun for pre-school to 3rd grades
VIDEOS & POETRY & STORIES, oh my!
DOWN ON THE FARM WITH GRANNY GOOSE
DOWN ON THE FARM WITH GRANNY GOOSE
Iconic Author, Prolific Poet & Professor Nikki Giovanni invited Oni to rap Paul Dunbar's "We Wear The Mask" in this award winning beautifully illustrated audio book,
Hip-Hop Speaks To Children.
Also, hear Oni with Nikki's rendition of Gwendolyn Brooks "We Real Cool" and a rap of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech.
MAMA EARTH
BROTHER DUNBAR WORKSHOP
BROTHER DUNBAR WORKSHOP
Stories to grow on!
Songs, music, animal & human tales on the
conservation of our beautiful planet earth.
BROTHER DUNBAR WORKSHOP
BROTHER DUNBAR WORKSHOP
BROTHER DUNBAR WORKSHOP
Brother Dunbar Poetry & Performance workshop is published in this book and meets the National Standards NCTE: 1.2.3.4.5.6.8.9.11.12
A one day in classroom or 8 weeks artist-in-residence program for elementary to university students.
WHO'S ZOOMIN' WHO?
BROTHER DUNBAR WORKSHOP
WHO'S ZOOMIN' WHO?
Let's do this!
Capture the drama and humor of any OLP program directly into your home, class or community virtual hookup!
Enjoy Oni as she presents family enrichment stories with her glorious characters for youth & adults.
SISTER WINGS CD & PERFORMANCE POET
Original & classic poetry, with Oni on bass guitar. Spoken word like ya never heard!
Interactive. Sister Circles. Conferences.
Sister Wings soars on Sound Cloud, ITunes, Apple and all digital music platforms.
GIRL FRIENDS !
Meet & Greet - Grand Openings - Nursery Rhyme Sing-a-longs & one of a kind photo opportunities with Nyota Kungaa
aka "Star Shine"
After a beauty nap, Nyota shows up and shows out with Granny Goose.
Sing-a longs & smiles all around!
INTERVIEWS
Who is ONI LASANA?
APPLAUSE & KUDOS
- Sam Payne of The Little Apple Seed Radio Show
- Healthy Haiku Radio with Dr. Imani Maat
- Sounds of Jazz & Poetry with Clay "Big Trigger" Corley, Jr
APPLAUSE & KUDOS
Who is ONI LASANA?
APPLAUSE & KUDOS
Reviews & Recommendations
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