Greetings and Happy New year
@HNY my team and I have embarked on rich folklore compilations to send your way in 2010. The main presentations are Collage (June) and Bangarang (Sat., September 25th). Created with heart and soul, both will celebrate Caribbean NYC. These richly interpretable features are programed to stimulate and reward our brain- for all art junkies
In collaboration with the Caribbean Literary and Cultural Center@Brooklyn Public Library, Collage is an exhibit comprising mainly photography and paintings. It catalogues NYC Caribbean Community’s infinite profundity. As a translucent explication and absorption of the natural elements within these enclaves, the showing will convey subtle but an authentic sense of a community’s life force. Collage opens June, spotlighting the contributions of Dr. Una S. T. Clarke; Mr. Kenton Kirby and Dr. Marco Mason.
For the annual Brooklyn Caribbean Heritage Fest, I’ve signed the prolific drummer Gabu Wedderburn for Bangarang, and Kumina, has been selected as the defacto “Star’”. Gabu will spearhead this ritual arts event complete with workshop, demo and exhibition. He will also perform at the Twilight Concert backed-up by a carefully selected Bandu Cyas that simultaneously combines hand drumming, dancers with riveting motions and songs delivered in smooth tones. Additionally, Banagarang will feature the earthy, sacred rapture sounds of Ra-ra (Haiti), Shango (Trinidad & Grenada) and the festive Tassa.
Bangarang honors the oldest and most recognized musical instrument in the world. Workshops and daylight activities are FREE. Tickets for the Twilight Concert will go on sale in June, ticket agents will be announced. We will also have tickets available on the day of the show, however don’t count on this...... our venue has limited space.
As we continue to celebrate Caribbean culture by telling good old Caribbean stories with sounds and movement I thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for announcements.
