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LIGHT: Bach Dances at the Philharmonie de Paris from January 6 to 8, 2023

With his new large-scale piece, inspired by the cantatas of Bachthe Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter gives shape to a scenic celebration of life by masterfully combining dance, theater and music. Having first worked as an interpreter, in particular within the prestigious Batsheva Dance Companythe Israeli dancer and choreographer Hofesh Shechter – based in London – … Read more

At the Philharmonie de Paris, Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat resounds as loudly as his political message

by Steven Felton

tutelary figure In October 2020, the End SARS movement calling for the disbandment of a particularly violent Nigerian police unit took social media by storm. Less than a week later, it spread to the streets of Lagos, then to other cities in the country, carried by a youth largely claiming the heritage of Fela Kuti. … Read more