Soundbridges and Percussive Dance
Brooklyn, New York, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2019
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Press
"But the dancer Sol, La Argentinita, harnessed the art form’s power with her seductively aggressive “Soleá,” in which her elegant carriage provided space for tension and relief." - The New York Times, May 16th, 2010
.....Over 385 people enjoyed the fascinating rhythms and high energy dancing of Feraba..... Tuesday, July 25, the unique, award-winning multi-ethnic music and dance group Féraba invites you to join them to explore the universal language of rhythm from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Patricia Kiernan Johnson, JerseyArts.com
“Soleá,” a solo danced by Sol “La Argentinita,” explored the more sensual and elegant side of Flamenco. She showed that she is also a master of her craft and brought the energy in the room to a fever pitch with her rhythm, speed and skill. - TheaterOnline.com, May 17, 2010
What happens when you mix a tap-dancing bandleader from Austria with a balafon player from Wisconsin, a singer from Guinea and a doun douner from the Ivory Coast?
You get Féraba, that’s what.
We couldn’t swear to it, but we’re pretty sure the name loosely translates to “Get up and dance!”
That was the effect on kids attending Tuesday’s lunchtime performance on the Morristown Green. - By Kevin Coughlin, Morristowngreen.com
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Still working on that hot first release.
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SOUND BRIDGES AND PERCUSSIVE DANCE
WORLD MUSIC
Traditional West African - Jazz - Flamenco and Tap
Instruments: Balafon, Bass, Flamenco Guitar, Drum Set, Percussion, Banjo
About
Sound Bridges and Percussive Dance is a recently launched collaboration between
two Brooklyn based award-winning touring companies: Feraba-A.R.T. and Flamenco
y Sol Dance Company.
Sound Bridges delivers high quality, fun, energetic performances that captivate and engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The repertoire of the group focuses on original pieces, which combine traditional West African music with flamenco and jazz. The shows highlight a new and exciting blending of styles while preserving and honoring the extraordinary traditions of various world cultures. Members of Sound Bridges span four continents, come from diverse artistic backgrounds and carry a unique passion for their craft. Through a thoughtful balance of improvisation and composition, they create fluid, cross-genre rhythmic conversations, which aim to entertain and inspire.
Our History
Feraba-African Rhythm Tap
is a multicultural and multiethnic performance group, which combines the
traditional sounds and movements of West Africa with the only true American
dance form of Tap. Much of the core musical repertoire of Feraba involves the
use of the balafon, a traditional wooden xylophone from West Africa as well as
a broad array of other traditional percussion instruments.
Flamenco y Sol Dance Company features diverse styles including traditional flamenco, contemporary flamenco, flamenco jazz fusion, classical Spanish dance and the more modern Gypsy Kings-style of flamenco rumba.
Infectious rhythms, explosive dance movements along with sophisticated choreography and detailed compositions have defined their vibrant and powerful performances at many prestigious venues, including the Joyce Theater, Lincoln Center Outdoors, the Metropolitan Opera, Town Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the White House.
Together, these two well-established companies make up Sound Bridges and Percussive Dance.
Feraba and Flamenco y Sol Awards
Jubilation Foundation (2019)
Sunshine Award (2013)
Jerome Foundation (2010)
Open Society Foundation Award (2010)
Cristina Heren Foundation scholarship (2009)
Jacob Pillow scholarship (2008)
Manhattan Arts Fund (2005)
NYFA Fellow in Music Composition (1998)
Sound Bridges and Percussive Dance Personnel
Andy Algire: balafon, krin, palmas
Irene Koloseus: balafon, tap dance, palmas
Sol Koreaus: Flamenco, vocals, palmas
Raphael Brunn: guitar, palmas
Sekou Dembele: djembe, congas, banjo
David Rajaonary: bass
Niko Koloseus: drum set, krin, doun douns
Abou Camara: balafon, djembe, conga, doun douns
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