Eshu Bumpus

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Eshu captivates his audience by telling a variety of African, African-American and World folktales leavened with music, humor and mystery. Performances are followed by classroom workshops is storytelling or creative writing using the foilktale as a model.
Residencies and/or block bookings are encouraged.

Primary Discipline

Theater - Storytelling

Additional Disciplines

Music - Jazz

Activities

Arts Instruction / Lessons
Performance / Concert / Reading
Curriculum Development
Residency - Community
Residency - In School
Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class

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Awards

  • 2008 Storytelling World for "Lion in Love" CD of stories for all ages.

Additional Information

  • Year founded: 1986
  • Is a Teaching Artist
  • Is a Touring Artist
  • Approx. 150 events per year
  • Geographic Reach: Surrounding States/Region, Nationally, Internationally
  • Seasons active: Year round