A virtual concert experience
June 4-18th
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From the Motherland explores Zimbabwean cultural roots and a personal rite of passage into womanhood.
Featuring a series of twelve songs entitled Mwedzi (moon, menstrual cycle, and month in Chivanhu culture), From the Motherland includes original works by Shirley Graham du Bois Creative in Residence Tanyaradzwa Tawengwa Nzou Mambano for solo voice, mbira, piano, percussion and bass. ARTISTS INCLUDE: Tanyaradzwa Tawengwa Nzou Mambano: voice, piano, percussion, mbira, composer, music director, music producer Etienne Charles: percussion, piano, co-music director, additional music and arrangements Gerson Lazo-Quiroga: bass Nontsikelelo Mutiti: set consultant Emily Bearce: lighting designer Bearwalk Cinema: audio/videography* *filmed at the Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Theatre View the program book to the right to learn more about the music! |
Photo Credit: www.RobertTorresPhotography.com
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PLUS: a special song-and-dance-themed virtual camp exploring Zimbabwean culture for children 10 and under on June 4th and 5th, led by Aunty Tanyaradzwa and the Zimbabwe Kids Summer Camp! |
From the Motherland is funded in part by a grant from the Boston Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. It is co-sponsored by the BCA where Castle of our Skins is a Launchpad Resident at Boston Center for the Arts.
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