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Scenario

When interactive traditions meet passive audiences

I keep trying to incorporate traditional Malian call-and-response into my comedy shows but American audiences just sit there silently waiting for the next joke.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The participatory nature of your cultural expression requires a level of engagement that your current context doesn't provide.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with African comedy traditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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