Se n Curran. A Bessie Award-winner, Curran has been a member of the dance percussion extravaganza, Stomp, for the past four years and has achieved renown for his athletic choreography. Chosen works from faculty and students will also be performed. Call 480.965.6447 for tickets. The third annual Short Film and Video Festival will again be held under the stars.
Admission is free.
BYO blanket or chair. The rhythms performed have been drawn from the drumming cultures of Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Ghana, and Nigeria. Recently the ensemble has focused on the rhythms of the Mandingue, Malinke, Bambara, Diola, and Wolof of Senegal. Cultural information on the origins of the material accompany the music. The African Drum Ensemble is under the direction of music Professor Mark E. Sunkett.