Kwanzaa is a time for families and communi ties to come together to remember the past and to celebrate African Americ an culture.
\nThis cultural event will include community awards and performances by Olabisi African Drum and Dance Ensemble. With a special gu est performance by the world famous Molodi Live.
\nThe Community Kwa nzaa Pop Up Marketplace will begin at 3pm and performances will begin at 6 pm.
\nOlabisi African Dance &\; Drum Ensemble is dedicated to tea ching drum and dance influenced by the culture of West Africa. The ensembl e of dancers and drummers are a diverse and unique group of men\, women\, and children. Their repertoire celebrates West African traditions includin g music through joyous rhythms\, electrifying drum and dance workshops\, p erformances\, storytelling and song. Some of the traditional West African repertoire includes\, but is not limited to\, Guinea Fare\, Djole\, Kakila mbe\, and Mamaya\, the music of which is primarily played via traditional African drums (djembe and djun djun).
\nMOLODI is a performance ense mble that takes body percussion to the extreme. MOLODI blends collegiate s tepping\, tap\, gumboots\, beatbox\, poetry and hip hop dance with guerill a theatre and robust personalities that bring to life a high-energy\, rhyt hmic experience. Molodi Live is an immersive theatrical experience that is adaptable to Performing Arts Centers\, colleges and universities\, and un ique spaces (art galleries\, warehouses\, etc). Poetic interludes\, dynami c solo dance performances. Their shows are captivating\, energetic\, and i nteractive. This event is free and open to the public.
\nFor more qu estions contact 702.507.3989
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