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Universal African Dance & Drum
Music Style: West African Performance Dance Ensemble
respect / love / pride / devotion / commitment / energy
The Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble must be seen to be appreciated!The energy of their performance; the commitment, pride, and love, reach out to young and old in a celebration of tradition that transcends the venue and turns any event into a mesmerizing display of movement, rhythm, and color. Under the watchful eye of Robert and Wanda Dickerson, the ensemble has grown from its roots in Camden New Jersey, into a nationally recognized act, respected by communities around the country as a display for what can be accomplished on the mean streets, through love, dignity and discipline.Ultimately, a first rate show of between 10 and 35 dancers, stilt walkers and dijembe (talking drum) players, the Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble will leave you and your event in a state of joy and transcendence. You will be moved!
The Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble must be seen to be appreciated!
The energy of their performance; the commitment, pride, and love, reach out to young and old in a celebration of tradition that transcends the venue and turns any event into a mesmerizing display of movement, rhythm, and color.
Under the watchful eye of Robert and Wanda Dickerson, the ensemble has grown from its roots in Camden New Jersey, into a nationally recognized act, respected by communities around the country as a display for what can be accomplished on the mean streets, through love, dignity and discipline.
Ultimately, a first rate show of between 10 and 35 dancers, stilt walkers and dijembe (talking drum) players, the Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble will leave you and your event in a state of joy and transcendence. You will be moved!
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Jean Rohe, Hector Morales & Afrodita
Music Style: Afro Portuguese & Afro Peruvian Jazz
The music of Jean Rohe, Hector Morales & Afrodita is a collective of similar but subtly different musical souls, connected by a desire to build bridges and create powerful cultural statements. Jean Rohe's vocals weave a soundscape that is hard to resist-full of air and light one minute, forceful and committed the next. Whether fronting her own unique group or adding presence to Afroditas'dynamic Afro Peruvian style, she brings beauty and imagination to the song.Hector Morales, a native of Lima Peru, is the founder, composer, percussionist, and lyricist, for the eclectic Afrodita; the sound of Afro-Peruvian music in the NYC metropolitan area. Under his guidance, the complex rhythms and melodies take shape and fly.Through these eight amazingly talented musicians, a sound is being created that reflects the multicultural tapestry of our world today. Earthy grooves from the black Peru style, Rumba, Arabic motives, and floaty rock digressions, are sewn together with a spirit that couples meaningful, positive lyrics with greater social consciousness.Listen up and bring something very special to your event.
The music of Jean Rohe, Hector Morales & Afrodita is a collective of similar but subtly different musical souls, connected by a desire to build bridges and create powerful cultural statements.
Jean Rohe's vocals weave a soundscape that is hard to resist-full of air and light one minute, forceful and committed the next. Whether fronting her own unique group or adding presence to Afroditas'
dynamic Afro Peruvian style, she brings beauty and imagination to the song.
Hector Morales, a native of Lima Peru, is the founder, composer, percussionist, and lyricist, for the eclectic Afrodita; the sound of Afro-Peruvian music in the NYC metropolitan area. Under his guidance, the complex rhythms and melodies take shape and fly.
Through these eight amazingly talented musicians, a sound is being created that reflects the multicultural tapestry of our world today. Earthy grooves from the black Peru style, Rumba, Arabic motives, and floaty rock digressions, are sewn together with a spirit that couples meaningful, positive lyrics with greater social consciousness.
Listen up and bring something very special to your event.
Mariachi Brothers
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Shafaat Khan
Music Style: Classical Indian Music
In the rich history of classical Indian music, Shafaat Khan is a rare talent, having attained excellence on three different instruments Sitar, Surbahar, and Tabla. Being a scion of one of the most respected and renowned families of musicians of India, Shafaat Khan represents the eighth generation in a family whose lineage can be traced back over 400 years. At the age of 11 Shafaatullah debuted at the Kingslynn festival in England (opened by the Queen Mother). He has subsequently performed worldwide at such prestigious venues as the Acropolis, Royal Albert Hall, The Great Hall of the Kremlin, Lincoln Center, Suntory Hall, and the Smithsonian Institute. His television credits include a program shared with Ray Charles on Bio, several BBC programs, Philadelphia's WYBE networks, and many other telecasts worldwide. In addition to performing in numerous festivals and concerts, Shafaatullah Khan has also led lecture-demonstrations and conducted workshops at college campuses throughout the country, including Harvard University & UCLA. Recently he released a series of three CDs entitled The Rhythms of Nature, which were produced by Dr. Deepak Chopra. On these historic recordings, Shafaatullah performed on the sitar / surbahar, and accompanied himself on the tabla; a first in the history of Indian Classical Music.It is no exaggeration to say Talking Drum Talent is proud to present Shaafat Khan for concerts and festivals.
In the rich history of classical Indian music, Shafaat Khan is a rare talent, having attained
excellence on three different instruments Sitar, Surbahar, and Tabla.
Being a scion of one of the most respected and renowned families of musicians of India,
Shafaat Khan represents the eighth generation in a family whose lineage can be traced
back over 400 years.
At the age of 11 Shafaatullah debuted at the Kingslynn festival in England (opened by the
Queen Mother). He has subsequently performed worldwide at such prestigious venues as the Acropolis, Royal Albert Hall, The Great Hall of the Kremlin, Lincoln Center, Suntory Hall, and the Smithsonian Institute.
His television credits include a program shared with Ray Charles on Bio, several BBC programs, Philadelphia's WYBE networks, and many other telecasts worldwide.
In addition to performing in numerous festivals and concerts, Shafaatullah Khan has also led lecture-demonstrations and conducted workshops at college campuses throughout the country, including Harvard University & UCLA.
Recently he released a series of three CDs entitled The Rhythms of Nature, which were produced by Dr. Deepak Chopra. On these historic recordings, Shafaatullah performed on the sitar / surbahar, and accompanied himself
on the tabla; a first in the history of Indian Classical Music.
It is no exaggeration to say Talking Drum Talent is proud to present Shaafat Khan for concerts and festivals.
