This show will be available national and internationally from September 2008. It is also Osun Arts Foundation's contribution to Liverpool's European Capital of Culture Celebrations in the UK in 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R.O.A.D -Rhythms of African Dance Tour 2002

R.O.A.D was performed by the famous Nigerian Lamidi Ayankunle Yoruba Bata Ensemble and Ayan Agalu cultural troupe, in collaboration with Osun Arts, They came to England particularly for this tour, to perform and deliver workshops sharing their skills and knowledge of African dance and music. They performed at the Common Wealth Games and the Queens Jubilee procession, as well as various other venues and schools.

Theme Background

The drumming simulates thunderbolts; the dancing depicts the flash of lightening and electrical charges of the firmament, R.O.A.D represented the individuality of the dancer, the occasional shouts of appellation by fellow dancers and drummers, the radiance of the inner joy of the dancer and the drummer as it permeates his entire being.

Supported by North West Art Board, Liverpool City Council, New Audiences Programme and Culture shock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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