Oswego State University
Professors can enhance their classroom experience by providing students with an opportunity to learn about culture, tradition and art from a professional indigenous artist with more than 20 years experience. A lecture/demonstration includes storytelling, dancing, drumming, singing, teaching, and Q&A.
The Nature of An African Artist, by Andrew Hida, 2011
Comments from a lecture/demonstrations at Syracuse University:
“I rate the overall presentation and presenter as ‘Excellent +++.’ I learned a lot about the Ivory Coast and its traditions, and that different dances mean different things. The energy and excitement Biboti displayed about what he was teaching was refreshing. I would love to do this all over again.”
“I recommend this presentation to other universities because it’s important to learn about music and dance from a professional, indigenous African.”
“It gave me a great awareness of African culture and a part of my own history.”
“I believe this presentation is worth repeating because it teaches students about different cultures, while at the same time involving a fun, integrated aspect.”
“Biboti did a great job. I wish it could have lasted longer!”
“It gives a more visual and hands-on view of the music in Africa.”
“It was excellent. I learned that the way people dance is different depending on where they are from in Africa, along with the importance of the drum and dance in African culture.”
“Biboti’s presentation was amazing. It was a very good experience!”
“The presentation teaches us a lot about African culture and it gives us the opportunity to learn in a different way besides lectures.”’
“It was fun and informative. He is a great presenter. It was a very good experience for me.”
