As we prepare for our week of programming at The Kennedy Centre May 26-June 2, the Ring Shout begins here, in a series of Conversations readying us for this time to gather, to steward fellowship, and to generate communal action into possibilities. In the spirit of The Gathering where themes center Afro healing, remembrance, resilience, and joy - each highly anticipated talk enlivens elements of the performance.
Join us as we kick off the series, for an anticipated conversation between NBT’s CEO Sade Lythcott (@sade1111) and The Apollo’s Executive Producer Kamilah Forbes (@kamilahf) where we hold space to reflect on the power of art as a balm, a space to exhale, and to be in sonic protection with one another. Using the wisdom of the Ring Shout, where we echo the resilience of Africans who found hope, strength, and possibility in the communal embrace of song and dance, we take this time to celebrate the power of each of us.
