International artist and Portland treasure Obo Addy takes to the streets,
collaborates with the local hip hop community for a one-night event.
DiaTribe: From the Village to the Streets blends traditional Ghanaian
drumming with modern day music and dance
PORTLAND, Ore. – – The newest production by the Obo Addy Legacy Project,
DiaTribe: From the Village to the Streets, demonstrates the powerful connection between African traditions and the newer forms of dance and music popularized by today’s young African Americans. The legendary Obo Addy will be joined by well-known Portland artists Mic
Crenshaw and Alan Wone to present a history of African music and dance
from its traditional roots to urban dance music.
The all ages show will take place
May 25 at 7:30 pm at the Alberta Rose Theatre.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $15 for ages 16 and under.
This program is sponsored in part by
The Collins Foundation and The Oregon Cultural Trust.
Tickets can be purchased through the Alberta Rose website:
www.albertarosetheatre.com/tickets.html
Help us raise funds to assure the success of this show
Established in 1986, Homowo African Arts and Cultures celebrates its 25th anniversary with a new name and a more focused direction for the organization. Hereafter known as The Obo Addy Legacy Project, the non-profit will carry forth the work begun by Homowo African Arts & Cultures while focusing on creating, performing and teaching African arts under the continuing direction of Obo Addy.
