Onawumi Jean Moss
Onawuni Jean Moss, storyteller and educator, is Associate Dean of Students at Amherst College. When Onawumi tells a story, warm tones, gentle humor and soulful rhythms draw you in, and then the meaning dawns. Her dramatic voice, expressive face and grateful movements transport you into the worlds of adventurous girls and women, charming creatures, scheming tricksters and wicked demons. Onawumi Jean Moss is a talking book and rhythm master whose performances encourage pride of heritage, appreciation of cultural differences and recognition of kinship. Her timeless stories and acappella songs of Africa and African descendants throughout the Diaspora include tales of wonder, liberation, praise, trickery, and spirituality. Moreover, her growing collection of folklore from around the world makes it possible for her to pay tribune to many others cultures. Her work has won the admiration and following of listeners from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.