Symbols of Kwanzaa & Ngoma Na Andamono (drum call & procession)
I went looking for a Kwanzaa celebration to film. Why? Because I knew nothing about Kwanzaa and, as I keep saying, I’m extremely curious. I found this Kwanzaa Celebration at the Saint Louis Art Museum & ended up filming an hour of videos. The whole performance was great, with drumming by the Moja Moyo and dancing by Spirit of Angela. Keep in mind that although all of the drumming and dance are traditional African music & dance, all of the participants are from right here in the St. Louis area. Apparently, much of the interest in these traditional African arts comes from late choreographer Katherine Dunham’s Katherine Dunham Centers for Arts and Humanities, located in the St. Louis area. More videos from this great performance coming throughout February & March on CultureSurfer.com.
Occult Spy, a short film
I found St. Louis dj Leon Lamont on the Critical Mass list-serve & found this short film he had made. I think it’s really creative, unique, funny, a little creepy, etc. Enjoy!
“My Land? Your Land?…”, a play
This piece was written & performed by teenagers from the city of St. Louis. This performance was part of the Democracy Now exhibit last summer at the Regional Arts Commission, curated by Michael Crane. The play was produced by STL Artworks & that Uppity Theatre Co. I was really moved by the message of the play, the fact that kids had come up with this content, & thought the performance by “grandma” was a blast.
John Rozelle, abstract artist
John is one of the four artists featured in the Saint Louis Art Museum’s “African Abstraction: St. Louis Connections” exhibit. John is not only a talented artist and a nice guy, but he is an imposing figure. The second I saw him, I knew I’d be craning my neck to look at him during the interview. (And yes, I was wearing boots with heels.) I thought John looked very cool in his black clothes, cowboy hat, shades, & earring. And I must not forget to mention that is travels to various African cultures have strongly influenced him, from the standpoints of African art as well as societies run by people with black skin.
Photos from Off The Wall At City Hall
With Art Dimensions, a totally cool non-profit arts organization in St. Louis. I love the fact that they do work with kids.
I went looking for a Kwanzaa celebration to film. Why? Because I knew nothing about Kwanzaa and, as I keep saying, I’m extremely curious. I found this Kwanzaa Celebration at the Saint Louis Art Museum & ended up filming an hour of videos. The whole performance was great, with drumming by the Moja Moyo and dancing by Spirit of Angela. Keep in mind that although all of the drumming and dance are traditional African music & dance, all of the participants are from right here in the St. Louis area. Apparently, much of the interest in these traditional African arts comes from late choreographer Katherine Dunham’s Katherine Dunham Centers for Arts and Humanities, located in the St. Louis area. More videos from this great performance coming throughout February & March on CultureSurfer.com.
Occult Spy, a short film
I found St. Louis dj Leon Lamont on the Critical Mass list-serve & found this short film he had made. I think it’s really creative, unique, funny, a little creepy, etc. Enjoy!
“My Land? Your Land?…”, a play
This piece was written & performed by teenagers from the city of St. Louis. This performance was part of the Democracy Now exhibit last summer at the Regional Arts Commission, curated by Michael Crane. The play was produced by STL Artworks & that Uppity Theatre Co. I was really moved by the message of the play, the fact that kids had come up with this content, & thought the performance by “grandma” was a blast.
John Rozelle, abstract artist
John is one of the four artists featured in the Saint Louis Art Museum’s “African Abstraction: St. Louis Connections” exhibit. John is not only a talented artist and a nice guy, but he is an imposing figure. The second I saw him, I knew I’d be craning my neck to look at him during the interview. (And yes, I was wearing boots with heels.) I thought John looked very cool in his black clothes, cowboy hat, shades, & earring. And I must not forget to mention that is travels to various African cultures have strongly influenced him, from the standpoints of African art as well as societies run by people with black skin.
Photos from Off The Wall At City Hall
With Art Dimensions, a totally cool non-profit arts organization in St. Louis. I love the fact that they do work with kids.
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