Spirit of Uganda Brings to Life the Music & Sounds of East Africa

Sunday, March 25 at 7 pm, MainStage

“Invigorating the stage with that elusive thing called joy” (New York Times), Spirit of Uganda creates riveting music and dance for audiences of all ages. A vibrant cast of performers, aged eight to 18, brings to life the sounds and movements of East Africa with the melodic tones of standing drums; dramatic choreography; bright, layered rhythms; and gorgeous call-and-response vocals. Ambassadors for Uganda’s 2.4 million orphans, these children personify the resilience and promise of Africa’s next generation as they promote awareness and raise funds to support themselves and others displaced in their homeland. With artistic director Peter Kasule as master of ceremonies, Spirit of Uganda celebrates the cultural roots and newer offshoots of this lush and diverse nation.

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More Information

Tickets are $39, $33, $23, $15 (students and children save $4 off top three ticket prices)

Presented in association with the University of Vermont’s Chief Diversity Office through the UVM President’s Initiative for Diversity

This performance is sponsored by Holman Immigration Law and Amy E. Tarrant, with media support from FOX 44 and STAR 92.9. This season's performances are sponsored by Comcast.

Hospitality support from Holiday Inn. Dance, music, and theater programming, including commissions and residencies, are supported by the Flynn General Endowment, raised over the past five years. The General Endowment received challenge grants from the Ford Foundation New Directions/New Donors program and the Argosy Foundation and was matched by generous support from the community. Flynn Center performances are funded in part by the Arts Endowment Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation; also funded in part by Andrea’s Legacy Fund, used to protect and maintain the Flynn’s performing arts and education programs.

Accessibility information can be found at www.flynncenter.org/about-us/accessibility-information.html

Core Facts

Ranging in age from 8-18, the group’s 22 young performers represent the promise and potential of Uganda’s youth, 2.5 million of whom are orphans of HIV/AIDS, civil war and acute poverty.
The group promotes awareness and raises funds to support themselves and others displaced in their homeland.
Tickets start at $15.

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Quotes

“Young, proud, and marvelously spirited musicians and dancers. The pounding feet and agile bodies, the drums and vibrant human voices all send a message—one of courage and hope.”

Village Voice