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CARAVAN WORLD RHYTHMS PRESENTS ON WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22. FROM ZIMBABWE: WORLD FAMOUS Traditional a-cappella singing and gumboot dancing group: BLACK UMFOLOSI At Shaughnessy Heights United Church 1550 West 33rd Ave., corner Granville St. August 22, Show 7:30 PM. Doors 6:30 PM for Displays and Food Tickets: $18 adults/$15 students & seniors Tickets available at Black Swan, Highlife, Sophia Books, or Call FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE at 257-0366 Info and Media Contact: Robert Benaroya (604) 734-7907 Check out our web-site at www.caravanbc.org. From Zimbabwe, Black Umfolosi is an internationally acclaimed group of harmonic a-cappella singers and traditional African gumboot dancers, featuring 11 performers. Their songs, and their work, speak of a committed mission toward bettering the lives of Southern African people, and to creating racial harmony. Through their uplifting vocals and dynamic dancing, Umfolosi entertains and inspires! "Marvelous harmonies.spine-tingling gospel singing.bare-torsoed, hard-hatted gum-boot dancing!" -Glasgow Herald "...Extraordinarily exuberant dancers.stunning, colourful and one-hundred percent engaging." -The Scotsman Black Umfolosi is a multi-disciplinary performing arts group based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. They are compared to the likes of Ladysmith Black Mambazo of South Africa, and they regularly tour to the UK, Europe, Canada, and the United States. They have released a number of recordings that feature the diverse singing styles of Southern Africa. Their songs combine the mythical with the contemporary in addressing the social issues affecting people in Zimbabwe, and people around the world. Their dynamic live performances also showcase the traditional dancing styles of the Southern African region as well as original contemporary styles. They have represented Zimbabwe as "cultural ambassadors" at the World Expo in Spain, and at many other international events. The evening will also include displays of Southern African arts, food, and info on social issues.
DANCE AND SONG WORKSHOPS: Roundhouse Community Centre, August 21&22 Black Umfolosi will be offering two workshops open to both youth and adults at the Roundhouse Community Centre, located at 181 Roundhouse Mews, at Davie St., downtown Vancouver, at the following dates and times: Tuesday, Aug. 21 7-9 PM Wednesday, Aug. 22 11am-1pm. Cost: $30/session, or $50 both sessions. For information on the workshops, or to register, call 713-1800. From Spain, France, and California, October 4-6, 8:00 PM FLAMENCO DE LA MISION Norman Rothstein Theatre (Oct. 4-5) and Capilano College Theatre (Oct. 6) This fiery group of seven performers features from Spain, special guest dancer Alexandro Granados, and from France, dancer Manuel Gutierrez and singer Cristo Cortes. Granados, Gutierrez and Cortes have performed with the top companies and artists in Spain, and are considered among the most authentic and dynamic performers of flamenco. Ricardo Diaz, guitarist and troupe leader, presents a unique combination of contemporary and traditional influences in the flamenco art form. Come see and feel the real fire of flamenco soul! Tickets T.B.A. WORKSHOPS IN FLAMENCO DANCE, GUITAR, AND CANTE/CAJON: October 1-7. Call 734-7907 for more info. Cheers for now, Robert Benaroya Programming Director |