[bfsa] African Brazilian Dance Performance-PGH

[Dr. Frank Akpadock]

Hi Bonnie:
Just reading the description, I get carried away with the group. 
Assuming the group is on a national tour, can't it be invited to come to 
Youngstown and play in the new convention center? Or better yet, is 
there any feasibility it could be invited to play during the "Black 
History WeeK"  four months from now at YSU? For the later scenario, Dr. 
Wantatah is the one to contact.

F. Akpadock

Bonnie Young Laing, Ph.D wrote:

>Thought this African Brazilian Drumming and Dance performance might interest
>some members:
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>Nego Gato Presents http://negogato.org
>Navio Negreiro
>October 13-15
>The Kelly Strayhorn Theater
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>5941 Penn Ave
>Pittsburgh, PA
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>October 13th- 8 p.m.
>October 14th- 10 a.m  1 p.m. 8 p.m.
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>October 15th- 7 p.m.
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>Tickets:$18.00 adults
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>        $12.00 children
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>Thunderous Drumming, acrobatic finesse, and a storyline stretching over five
>centuries highlight the most recent work created by the Nego Gato Music and
>Dance Ensemble with guest artist Paco Gomes. In Navio Negreiro-The Ships of
>Enslavement- the rhythms of the ancestors resonate in this tale that
>dramatizes the experience of those who traversed the tragedy of the Middle
>Passage yet emerged victorious. The story begins in Africa, carries the
>audience onto the ships of enslavement, and follows the African-Brazilians
>through the inspiring events of survival against insurmountable odds. The
>amazing costumes illuminate the stage as the performers dance a blend of
>traditional Afro-Brazilian movements and modern dance. This performance
>marks the first time that two incredible artists: Mestre Nego Gato
><http://negogato.org/about_gato.html> , and International Choreographer Paco
>Gomes <http://negogato.org/NavioArtistBios.htm>  have collaborated to create
>a full-length concert event. The evening is propelled by the dynamic rhythms
>of the drum led by Director Mestre Nego Gato. Melodies which have survived
>centuries are sung as the performers mix Modern dance choreography with the
>spiritual dances of the African-Brazilian religion Candomble. Highlighting
>the performance are the dazzling athletic displays performed from the
>unbelievable Afro-Brazilian martial art known as Capoeira. Navio is sure to
>"edutain" audiences of all ages, don't miss it! To buy tickets see below!
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