New Music From Les Ballets Africains on Calabash Music

Memoire du Manding

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The quest for identity makes it possible to understand the motivation for Les Ballets Africains to create scenes and choreographies based on accounts of heroes of ancient times. Les Ballets Africains fascination with the history of their ancestors led to the creation of the production "Mandinka Memories". The story takes place in the 13th century at the end of King Sosso Soumaoro Kante's reign and the beginning of Kouroukanfoya with the new king Soundiata Keita in the kingdom of Mali.

Jubilee

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:22:09 -0600

The 50-Year Golden Jubilee Celebration of the National Dance Company of the Republic of Guinea -- offering an artistic expression of the rich cultural traditions of Africa. "The boundless energy of the dance, the brilliant complexity of the drumming, the breathtaking speed and skill of the acrobatics and the powerfully human quality of the drama makes Les Ballets Africains one of the really great theatre companies of the world." -- Caribbean Times

Heritage

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Heritage - to foster a greater understanding of Africa. To know one's Heritage is to be able to move forward in healthy and fruitful co-operation.

Silo

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Silo: The Path of Life. Silo demonstrates the importance of a good education for the youth of today confronted with the responsibilities of tomorrow.