Jali Nights

Fri Apr 10 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-04:00

KANVAS Venue | Philadelphia

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Publisher/HostL.I.F.E
Jali Nights
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Keepers of the Culture, Inc. (KOTC) presents Jali Nights!
Come out and enjoy some performances by a few talented storytellers and poets!
About this Event

KOTC presents Jali Nights!
Come out and enjoy a few performances by a few talented storytellers and poets!

Jali's play a crucial role in preserving history and culture by using their storytelling abilities to recount important historical events, genealogies, and societal values. Through their performances, they not only entertain but also educate listeners about their heritage and traditions.

Hosted by @iamfletc & @amirajennah
Food and vendors will be present!
Limited open mic!
What is BLACK Storytelling?
“The distinction between Black Storytelling (in America) and other storytelling traditions, is that it was and is continually being forged, honed and shaped by the conditions that brought it forth.”
Dr. Caroliese Frink Reed, PhD. (from “The African Oral Traditions” in SAYIN’ SOMETHIN’ edited by Linda Goss, Dylan Pritchett and Caroliese Frink Reed, NABS, 2006


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

KANVAS Venue, 3870 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

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USD 12.51

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