Calabash

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Choreography by Sheetal Gandhi (2003). Having lived in Ghana, West Africa for one year, Ms. Gandhi learned the traditional drum and song rhythms played by the Dagbamba women. High-spirited and passionately joyous, the piece explodes in celebration of womans unparalleled strength, tolerance, and perseverance.
Dancers: Celine Alwyn, Sheetal Gandhi, Kamala Devam.
Percussion by John Waller and M.C. Rai.
Presented at ODC Theater, San Francisco

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[LyranaH]

so you can live somewhere for a year and then know the traditions? Hmmm, not so sure. Doesn't feel authentic, especially the choice of drums...

[sheetalgandhi]

@LyranaH Thanks for your thoughts. The drums are dried goards called a calabash, or in the local language where the songs come from they are called "mani". The songs and drum rhythms are traditional however the movement is not, and it is not supposed to be. This is a modern dance piece inspired by elements that come from the drum and song traditions of northern Ghana. If you have any further questions I would be happy to help you answer them in any way I can!

[masterjedikeith]

Love it, really cool

[jackmikebest]

I love Gandhi's vision of female strength, beauty, and courage.

[drSatkirin]

Cool!

[sweetpvw]

Beautiful! Amazing and inspiring! Found this by accident and couldn't stop watching.