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"Essential pairing of poetic dance cinema and deep discussion chaired by Cleo Lake. Featuring the first ever documentary on rhythm-culture researcher, philosopher and choreographer Zab Maboungou (who’ll be in attendance); and Akeim Toussaint Buck’s other-worldly Ethiopian exploration, Negus."
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A event held at The Cube on Tuesday 10th October. The event starts at 19:30.
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"Maboungou: Being in the World" delves into the resonant universe of Montréal-based choreographer and philosopher, Zab Maboungou, of Franco-Congolese origin. Her political history, artistry, and pioneering research of rhythm-cultures are acts of empowerment that created belonging for other African artists in Canada and abroad.
"Negus", the title bestowed on Emperors of Ethiopia, the Kings of Kings. This is an initiation, a story of anointing beckoned to the receiver from within. A striking figure narrates this poetic world of form and formlessness, evoking a sense of spirit and other worldliness. Dance and music transiently immerse this journey from the still darkness of the unknown to the coronation of the child. Our ascension doesn’t start from any outward action, it takes place from our acknowledgement of our greatness.
Choreographic Forum following the film screening featuring:
- film subject, choreographer, philosopher, and composer Zab Maboungou;
- director Philip Szporer (Mouvement Perpétuel);
- Bristol-based African dance teacher and choreographer Norman "Rubba" Stephenson;
- dance artist and curator Muti 'Mutivation' Musafiri;
Chaired by dance artist, activist, former Lord Mayor of Bristol Cleo Lake.
Entry requirements:
"Maboungou: Being in the World" delves into the resonant universe of Montréal-based choreographer and philosopher, Zab Maboungou, of Franco-Congolese origin. Her political history, artistry, and pioneering research of rhythm-cultures are acts of empowerment that created belonging for other African artists in Canada and abroad.
"Negus", the title bestowed on Emperors of Ethiopia, the Kings of Kings. This is an initiation, a story of anointing beckoned to the receiver from within. A striking figure narrates this poetic world of form and formlessness, evoking a sense of spirit and other worldliness. Dance and music transiently immerse this journey from the still darkness of the unknown to the coronation of the child. Our ascension doesn’t start from any outward action, it takes place from our acknowledgement of our greatness.
Choreographic Forum following the film screening featuring:
- film subject, choreographer, philosopher, and composer Zab Maboungou;
- director Philip Szporer (Mouvement Perpétuel);
- Bristol-based African dance teacher and choreographer Norman "Rubba" Stephenson;
- dance artist and curator Muti 'Mutivation' Musafiri;
Chaired by dance artist, activist, former Lord Mayor of Bristol Cleo Lake.
Entry requirements:
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