Oct 05—16, 2022
Drumfolk
Step Afrika! / Washington DC, USA
They took the drums away, but they couldn't stop the beat.
When Africans lost the right to use their drums, the beats found their way into the body of the people. Inspired by the Stono Rebellon of 1739 and Negro Act of 1740, Drumfolk is a percussive exploration of American history, placing a spotlight on the rhythmic cycle of life that bonds all of us together.
Step Afrika! have been called “masters of stepping” by the New Yorker and “electrifying talents” by the New York Times. Through music, stepping, tap, and ring shouts these remarkable performers recreate histories too often left in the margins. After their celebrated prior visits to Boston (The Migration, Step Afrika!), the troupe returns this fall with a celebration of the human spirit perfect for the entire family.
Step into history, step into Drumfolk!
Info
Venue
Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
219 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Dates
Oct 05, 2022 - Oct 16, 2022
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“Magic. Amazing. A feast for all the senses.”
— Broadway World
“Enthusiasm and energy to send you soaring into next week.”
— The Washington Post
“In Drumfolk, Step Afrika! performs dances rooted in African-American history…In the bodies of these skilled performers, the beat is obviously unstoppable. Again and again, the dancers pick it up and pass it around with clapping hands and stomping feet, through the legs, behind the back, defiant and unified and inspiring.”
— New York Times
“Electrifies, stealing hearts and minds…Drumfolk integrates song, storytelling, humor, and audience participation in each performance to stirring effect…a riveting and entertaining evening.”
— OnStage Blog