Adekola Adedapo grew up in the music scene in Chicago, Illinois, where her grandfather was part-owner of Club 411. Now based in Milwaukee, Adedapo has been performing for more than 40 years. She has entertained audiences by incorporating African chants with jazz standards and scats. In addition to singing, Adekola is a professional storyteller. She spent years teaching in the Milwaukee Public School system, worked with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Arts in the Community Education program, and acted as the Multicultural Program Coordinator for Alverno College. (Source: Cassandra McShepard, WTMJ-TV Milwaukee and Milwaukee Community Journal)
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Arts + Literature Laboratory is located at 111 S. Livingston Street #100, Madison, Wisconsin, 53703.
Our galleries are open Tuesday through Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday noon to 5pm, and other programs take place throughout the week. Please check the events calendar and education section for details.