Afrocidade is a narrated musical performance exploring the shared culture and history between Washington DC and Salvador Bahia.
Powered by a 10 piece ensemble of musicians, vocalists, dancers and narrators, Afrocidade interprets the music of popular bahian artists like Gilberto Gil, Olodum, Caetano Velloso, Luedji Luna and more to recount the explosion of Black consciousness in Salvador from its onset with the Samba ensemble Ile Aiye (meaning ‘House of Life’ in Yoruba) in 1974 to the present.
Inspired by the work of Dr. Lorenzo Turner (Howard U.), Afrocidade journeys through time, from plantations to the present, uncovering this underexposed link through inspired story telling, song and dance.
Conceived, produced and directed by Jean-Francis Varre, in partnership with the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and Black Atlantic. For more information please visit www.blkatlantic.com or email blkatlantic@gmail.com
Recommended for All Ages
Calendar for Black Atlantic & Jean-Francis Varre: Afrocidade
