Yansã the Tempest

"Yansã the Tempest". Choreographer and Performer. Based on research in the Candomblé religion in Salvador da Bahia, Yansã, the only female orixá, or divinity represents transformation. Created for the Duke African Repertory Ensemble. Musical arrangement by: Richard J. Vinesett using traditonal music of the Candomblé Orixas and West African dun-dun. Musicians: John Hanks, Fahali Igbo, Domingo B. Vinesett, Richard J. Vinesett, Musical Director, DARE. Costumes: Mabinti Shabu. Yansã Headdress: Cici Stevens. Length 15 minutes

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