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The Rhythms of Black History Month
This year the Annenberg Center, the University
Museum and the rest of Penn's campus are making the most of all 28
days in February to celebrate Black History Month, as can be seen in Almanac's
February at
Penn calendar. Some highlights:
Right: From the Arts House, Tenor Rickie
Cameron (left in top photo) and Pianist John Adractas render Spirituals
and Art Songs, music by African-American composers, at the Annenberg
Center's Harold Prince Theatre February 13, 8 p.m.
Annenberg Center also brings Namu Lwanga & Kayaga, Ugandan
performers, February 19, 20 and 22. Namu of Uganda (pictured
in center) is a noted story- teller as well as a musician and dancer.
She is also the artistic director of Kayaga, who through music, dance and
storytelling journey to Eastern and Central Africa for a look at the diversity
of tribal customs and dance. For times and ticket orders, call 898-6791.
[Ed. Note: This photo appeared also in the February
at Penn calendar, but its caption was accidentally obscured, so it
is repeated here.]
- Below: The Women's Sekere Ensemble
combines singing with the rhythms and tones of the sekere, a traditional
instrument of Nigeria, as part of the February 21 day-long Celebration
of African Cultures at the University Museum. The ensemble will perform
at 11:30 a.m.and 1 p.m. Other music and dance performances, workshops,
children's activities, storytelling and an African Marketplace are featured
throughout the day. A 1:30 p.m. tour of the African Gallery looks at "The
Vastness and Diversity of Africa." For a schedule of events or other
information, please contact the Museum at 898-4000.
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