Jazz Night with Somi
Somi and her live band performed songs from her previous albums on the night of Valentine’s Day, filling us with feelings of love and inspiration
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February 15, 2020
Somi and her live band performed songs from her previous albums on the night of Valentine’s Day, filling us with feelings of love and inspiration
Though activism in the traditional sense can involve rallies, protests, and other forms of civil disobedience, Somi showed us through her performance that music can
By Tyler Tubbs https://krannertcenter.com/events/somi Laura Kabasomi Kakoma, better known as Somi, provides a striking combination of art and activism in her own brand of slinky,
Somi, a jazz musician who was born and raised right here in Champaign, IL, set out to change the definition of what jazz and African
By Aejin Shin. I watched an African-American drumfolk performance 'Step Africa!' on February 7, 2020 at the Colwell Playhouse. Actually, I knew little about American
The cast of Step Afrika! delivered a powerful performance that made the audience feel the highs and lows of black history in America. Their bodies
February 7, 2020 was a perfect Friday night at the Colwell Playhouse in Kranner Center for Performing Arts. A spectacular performance entitled ' Step Afrika !
By Veronica Y. Gonzalez I attended Step Afrika! on February 7, 2020 at The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. The performance definitely built a
On February 7, 2020 at 7:30pm, the Colwell Playhouse in the Kranner Center for the Performing Arts Presented a spectacular performance entitled “ Step Afrika
written by Zeying Lang Flashing back to the story happened in 1739, and following the fantastic dance crew to unveil the history behind contemporary African
Drumfolk is a highly impressive performance that brought by Step Afrika, the world’s first professional company dedicated to the tradition of steeping. Performers will use
What a perfect Friday night for a history major with a concentration in African American studies. Drumfolk shares the story that takes us back to
The performers of Step Afrika! gave an unforgettable performance that allowed the audience to reflect on the history of America through the cultural significance of
The performance of Step Afrika!'s show, Drumfolk, blew the audience away with their dancing, vocals, and story-telling! By Moises Sedano Drumfolk is about resistance and
Drumfolk: The second work by Step Afrika! that chronicles and celebrates the African-American experience in early America. With extensive research and years of percussive practice,
By Jiaxuan Meng On Feb 7th, 2020, 'Step Afrika!', a signature African-American drum performance was performed at the Colwell Playhouse (Krannert Center for Performing Arts);
By Jacob M. Rominger In a moving homage and celebration of the African-American story in the United States, Step Afrika!: Drumfolk, connects the modern practices
The production of Drumfolk was performed by the professional organization Step Afrika! at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in the Colwell Playhouse on