A TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE BRINGING
THE
SPIRIT
OF
WEST AFRICAN MUSIC AND DANCE TO NEW ENGLAND!
Jeh Kulu Dance and Drum Theater invites you to join us in celebration through traditional West African music and dance. In the Bambara language of Mali, "Jeh Kulu" means "community" and this is exactly what we hope to build with our audiences! Founded in 1993, Jeh Kulu brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to honor the joyous traditions of West Africa.
Our vision is to raise cultural awareness, build a sense of community, and, at the same time, have fun! Jeh Kulu is comprised of sixteen talented artists who share traditional rhythms and dances from the countries of Guinea, Senegal and Mali, West Africa. The group features master artists who are well-known in their own countries, and also highly-trained American artists who have extensive experience in the field of education and social services.
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Artistic Director |
Sidiki Sylla, Master Dancer from Guinea, West Africa. Sidiki is an internationally renowned dancer who has toured the world with Ballet National de Guinea and Ballet Djoliba, two of the official dance and drum companies of Guinea. |
Musical Director |
Ismaël Bangoura, Master Drummer from Guinea, West Africa |
Artistic Choreogrpher |
Demba Djiby Ndalar Sene, Master Artist from Senegal, West Africa |
Drummers |
Autumn Mayer, Craig Meyers, and Simeon Chapin |
Dancers |
Zÿck Baggett, Kimberly Caterino, Ela Chapin, Brianna Graves, Michael Holmes, Erin Star Hughes, Alexis Kamitses, Abby Russell, Dayna Scott, Lois Trombley, Jamilah Vogel, and Jamaica White |
Junior Dancers |
Awa Drame, Khadija Bangoura, Boka Bangoura, and Gracie Bangoura |
Jeh Kulu Dance and Drum Theater
P.O. Box 8574
Burlington, Vermont, 05402-8574
802.859.1802
jehkulu@yahoo.com