Bucknell's Griot Institute for Africana Studies marked its fifth year with an opening ceremony that "epitomized the spirit of the griot," said Director Carmen Gillespie, invoking the West African term ...

Selah Thompson (front) teaches how the skirt is used in Afro Cuban dance to mimic natural movements seen in nature at the Traditional Music Society dance class. Susan Pfannmuller Special to The Star ...

Africa’s most celebrated dancer and choreographer, Germaine Acogny, turns 80 on 28 May. I have had the privilege of meeting the Senegalese artist, learning from her, and interviewing her as part of my ...

The Thiossane West African Dance Institute is bringing the sights, sounds and motion of West Africa to Ohio State this week. The Thursday, Friday and Sunday performances in Sullivant Hall will be ...

Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region. The series builds on The Star ...