Music Video Asheville is THIS Wed, May 9th at Cinebarre! There is now a future filled with hope in Ivory Coast and a river of opportunities for future generations. The fresh mix of culture, diversity, and creativity in Company Mouaye preserves the heritage and beauty of African culture and brings it to life!īarakissa Coulibaly brings young talented artists to the stage in hopes of promoting and enhancing the value of Ivorian cultural heritage in the form of artistic expression through the use of different masks, rhythms, songs, and traditional dance. Company Mouaye is composed of young artists from different villages of Ivory Coast and other West African countries, such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. Our goal is to connect Mouaye, Zansa, LEAF International, and Asheville to help this new partnership continue to grow.Īrtistic Company Mouaye was created by Barakissa Coulibaly after the great violent crisis in Ivory Coast during the Gbagbo regime (2000s) as a form of contribution and recognition to the greatness of this country. This refuge became a place for people to learn African drumming and dancing, and continues to be so to this day. Mouaye was started in the 2000s as a safe haven for children and young adults during the violent wartime years. In collaboration with LEAF International, a portion of the proceeds raised from this event will go to benefit Barakissa’s company Mouaye in Ivory Coast. Through each step of my solo, I speak out for all of the women around the world, ‘You SHALL, be known.'” As a young adult, I myself, have experienced a direct connection to this pain and suffering that all the women of Africa have endured however, it is time to be free. ‘Without a Shadow’ reveals the suppressed voice of all women who suffer in silence. Says Barakissa, “”The title of my solo is ‘Without a Shadow,’ which speaks about the revolution of African women. Barakissa is a master dancer from Ivory Coast, West Africa, and has toured, performed, and taught in almost 20 countries. In celebrating the African arts, Barakissa Coulibaly will be performing a solo dance piece on the plight of the African woman. Traditional West African cuisine by Soce will be available for purchase (cash only), as well as Senegalese arts and crafts. Performing live at the event will be afropop/zouglou band Zansa, featuring Ivory Coast native Adama Dembele and Ivorian dancer Barakissa Coulibaly African drum and dance troupes featuring Adama and Barakissa’s students Lisa Zahiya performing folk dances of North Africa and contemporary dances from Cairo, acoustic Zansa side project Mande Foly and members of Juan Benavides Group. Citizen Adama Dembele to acquire his green card. At the last sold out Soumu, funds were raised for 33rd generation djembe player and now U.S. This Soumu, which is a West African term for an all encompassing party- music, dance, food, and art, will be upgrading to a larger venue this year at The Orange Peel. On Thursday June 5, The Orange Peel will host Asheville’s 2nd Annual Soumu, presented by Lush Life Productions and Zansa. Tickets available at Orange Peel box office, or call 82 Thursday, June 5th at The Orange Peelįeaturing: Zansa, Barakissa Coulibaly, Lisa Zahiya, Mande Foly, African Drum & Dance Troupes, West African Dinner, African Art.ĭoors 6pm/ Show 7pm $12 in advance/$15 day of All agesĪfrican food available, not included in ticket cost. Soumu: A Celebration of African Music, Dance, Food, and Culture.
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