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Wednesday, May 6, 2009 | 8:30pm
Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall :: 4544 N Lincoln Ave.
Sidi Goma
Tickets $18, $16 Old Town School Members, $14 Seniors and Children
On sale to Old Town School members March 11th, to general public March 13th
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The Old Town School of Folk Music in partnership with the Kalapriya Foundation, present the extraordinary cultural phenomenon that is Sidi Goma. The Sidi African-Indians of Gujarat are a tribal Sufi community of East African origin who came to India eight centuries ago and made Gujarat their home. They carried with them their exceptionally rich musical tradition and kept it alive and flourishing through the generations, unknown to the rest of the world. A Sidi Goma performance presents an overview of Sidi ritual, from the traditional muezzin call to prayer to danced zikrs (prayers) to intoxicating drum patterns that inspire the dancers to gradually reach an ecstatic climax. The exuberant energy and joy Sidi Goma brings to the stage is captivating and powerful, their unique African-Indian heritage a fascinating discovery, and every performance an exhilarating experience. Sidi Goma are 12 performers; four drummers and eight dancers.
"Spectacular, mystical and - most importantly - fun, Gujarat's Black Sufis are a revelation." - Rhythm
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