PAFA Performances

Sankofa Project: A Journey Through Black Music and Artistry

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The Rotunda
Historic Landmark Building
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Lori Waselchuk
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event graphic with title of the show overlaid onto an illustration of the Adinkra symbol of “Sankofa” depicts a bird with its head turned backwards while its feet face forward carrying a precious egg in its mouth. Graphic also includes the logos for Opera Philadelphia and The International Florence Price Festival

The Sankofa Project: A Journey Through Black Music and Artistry explores the rich tapestry of vocal music created by African Americans. This program features music by and tributes to Black musical figures in many genres such as Marian Anderson, Paul Robeson, Curtis Mayfield, and The Impressions, including Price and Bonds performed by five young HBCU alumni artists. Along with the powerful music, audiences will be treated to the powerful stories of these legendary artists through narration and dramatic interpretation. The music and artistry of African people are much like that precious egg in the mouth of the bird, full of vitality and sustainable resources. In experiencing this program, all will be inspired by these pivotal artists of the past and determined to move forward in creating a brighter future for us all.   

Free with museum admission.

This performance is supported through a collaboration with Opera Philadelphia and The International Florence Price Festival. 

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