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SUSUMA AFRIKA
The great Soul of Africa!
SUSUMA AFRIKA is the creative spark of African culture and joie de vivre: musicians, dancers, artists, clowns and storytellers from Ghana perform a racy show full of poetry, rhythm and passion. Haunting pictures and stories from the soul of a fascinating continent emerge against the inimitable background sounds of African musical instruments.
The haunting myths of the griots of West Africa find expression in this show, celebrated by both audience and critics, a show that gives scope for traditions and musical roots. The audience gains a memorable insight into the great soul of Africa – into its traditions, music and dances, its humour and its mysterious stories.
SUSUMA AFRIKA’s catchy and energetic music is played and sung live on the stage with traditional African musical instruments, making the show a live experience that captures the hearts of the audience through its authenticity and very own joie de vivre.
SUSUMA AFRIKA has been enjoying tremendous success in Germany and Switzerland since 2006.
An excerpt from the current programme:
- The fire of African drums
- Impressive artistry and body control
- African clowns - comedy from everyday African life
- Dances from Ghana from traditional to breakdance
- African songs with the SUSUMA band
- TIGARI – the magic ritual dance
- The griot story of the king with animal costumes and masks
- The traditional parade of Asafo warriors
A number of the artists in the ensemble have repeatedly won international awards for their work (e.g. the Embassy Gold Award or top place in the Pan-African dancing competition).
PRESS REVIEWS
"Skilful dance shows with amazing choreography" (Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung)
"From start to finish CIRCUS SUSUMA wowed the audience in a racy stage show which was pure joie de vivre." (Allgäuer Zeitung)
"On Saturday evening in the town hall the CIRCUS SUSUMA lit the creative spark of African culture and joie de vivre"
(Westerwalder Zeitung)
"The great soul of Africa provides magical moments"
"Impressive show full of rhythm and passion"
"The proverbial African joie de vivre in the town hall is palpable time and again" (Leonberger Kreiszeitung) |
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