[bfsa] African Brazilian Dance Performance-PGH

[Brenda Scarborough]

Dr. Frank Akpadock wrote:

> 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:
>>
>>
>> Nego Gato Presents http://negogato.org
>> Navio Negreiro
>> October 13-15
>> The Kelly Strayhorn Theater
>>
>> 5941 Penn Ave
>> Pittsburgh, PA
>>
>> October 13th- 8 p.m.
>> October 14th- 10 a.m  1 p.m. 8 p.m.
>>
>> October 15th- 7 p.m.
>>
>> Tickets:$18.00 adults
>>
>>        $12.00 children
>>
>>
>> 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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What a wonderful idea.  I sure hope that this comes to past here at 
YSU!  Keep the dialogue going!!!