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SUMMARY:¡Bembé! Journey the Atlantic
DESCRIPTION:Travel on a mystical\, musical journey through the Afro-Latino Diaspora with ¡Bembé! Journey the Atlantic. From West Africa to the Americas\, this immersive celebration honors the spirit of the drum as celebration\, resistance\, and healing.  \nWith some theatrical monologues\, the heart of the show is its vibrant music\, featuring a variety of drumming styles and songs performed in multiple languages\, with narration in English.  \nFollow Doña Tierra\, the spirit of the land\, on a journey where she shares her secrets\, pains\, and joyful awakenings through ancestral rhythm\, movement\, and song. The storytelling comes alive through an international\, intergenerational cast that invites the audience to clap\, sing\, and celebrate comunidad – community!  \nSurrounded by Milwaukee’s own youth cultural artists\, ¡Bembé! features an all-star cast\, including Puerto Rico’s Grammy-nominated Beto Torrens\, Colombia’s Camilo Rodriguez and Carolina Oliveros\, New York City’s Julia Guteirrez-Rivera\, Milwaukee’s Karlies Kelley-Vedula (Panadanza Dance Company) and Ko-Thi African Dance Company\, Brazil’s Marcus Santos and Pablo Guerreiro\, and many more. The role of Doña Tierra is brought to life by Milwaukee’s own Rána Ramon.  \n\n\n  \n\nBonus Experiences:\nPost-Show Q&A: Saturday\, June 21 (directly following the 2:30pm matinee performance) \n¡Bembé! Community Workshop: Sunday\, June 22 from 2-3:30pm \nSecure your spot for a meet & greet\, discussion\, and workshop with the principal culture bearers of ¡Bembé! Journey the Atlantic at Casa Bembé! Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience the power of music and movement\, and understand the traditions like never before. Book your exclusive access now for an unforgettable afternoon! Secure your spot here. \n  \nThis event is presented by Bembé Drum+Dance\, an independent organization separate from the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/bembe-journey-the-atlantic/
LOCATION:Todd Wehr Theater\, 123 E. State St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
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