HOMMAGE A ERZULIE
CHOREOGRAPHY: JEANGUY SAINTUS
PREMIERE DATE: MAY 22ND, 1997 (FORD CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO THEATRE)
CHOREOGRAPHY: JEANGUY SAINTUS
PREMIERE DATE: MAY 22ND, 1997 (FORD CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO THEATRE)
BaKari E. Lindsay in practice
Choreographic Statement:
This piece intends to demonstrate the connection and perpetual respect between ourselves, human beings, and our divinities. Everyday in our lives we call them, and pray to them to protect us with their love... "Hommage a Erzulie" is a tribute to the most beautiful, beloved woman (lady) in the Universe des Laos (deity). Seeing her; smelling her perfume clear you space and illuminates your way with the charm and power of her lovely husband Papa Legba. Maitresse Erzulie ... Lively, Compassionate, Joyful.
Original Cast:
BaKari E. Lindsay, Charmaine Headley, Ayesatta Conteh, Anthony "Prime" Guerra, Marlene Richardson, Sharon Harvey, Anthony C Baptiste, Sammy Clarke, Richard "Popcorn" Cumberbatch, Kathryn Wellington-Duncan
Music:
Boukman Eskpereyans, James Germaine, Traditional Drums and Chants
Costumes:
BaKari E. Lindsay
This piece intends to demonstrate the connection and perpetual respect between ourselves, human beings, and our divinities. Everyday in our lives we call them, and pray to them to protect us with their love... "Hommage a Erzulie" is a tribute to the most beautiful, beloved woman (lady) in the Universe des Laos (deity). Seeing her; smelling her perfume clear you space and illuminates your way with the charm and power of her lovely husband Papa Legba. Maitresse Erzulie ... Lively, Compassionate, Joyful.
Original Cast:
BaKari E. Lindsay, Charmaine Headley, Ayesatta Conteh, Anthony "Prime" Guerra, Marlene Richardson, Sharon Harvey, Anthony C Baptiste, Sammy Clarke, Richard "Popcorn" Cumberbatch, Kathryn Wellington-Duncan
Music:
Boukman Eskpereyans, James Germaine, Traditional Drums and Chants
Costumes:
BaKari E. Lindsay
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BaKari E. Lindsay in practice
