DAY OF REMEMBRANCE/DAY OF HEALING

Los Angeles – THE NIGERIAN TALKING DRUM ENSEMBLE is back! After a two-year hiatus they will resume the Day of Remembrance/Day of Healing performance, directed by Francis Awe. Come witness this unique production at the Los Angeles Theatre Center on Saturday November 19, 2005, at 8:00pm. Admission is $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door.

The Day of Remembrance/Day of Healing is not only a high octane African music and dance presentation, it is also a spiritual experience. The intention this year is to honor, respect, and recognize the necessity to live in harmony with nature. During this past year there have been numerous catastrophic natural disasters: hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and fires. These have traumatically affected many parts of the world and many people. This very special Day of Remembrance/Day of Healing performance will be dedicated to the earth and our connection to it. It is a reminder for all of us to get back in touch with our Divine Nature It is folly to use all of earths’ resources and then disregard it. In addition, the culture of materialism entices us away from nature. We need to take a step back - to acknowledge our interconnectedness with others and the universe. We will take a step forward to live in peace with our fellow man as well as with nature.

Francis Awe states, “My music goes beyond entertainment. It is a revelation of hidden myths. I am interested in using this medium to unify people of all races and colors.” This mission evidences results in the drummers and dancers who will take the stage on November 19. The cast consists of people from all over the world. They are different colors, different races, different ages; they speak different languages and have different spiritual beliefs. All come together on this day to celebrate the Oneness of humanity. Omowale Orisayomi, the assistant director says, “ If we can come together on the stage and create peace, harmony and unity, then surely this is an indication that it can happen in the world, if we all just work together.”

For more information call Francis Awe at: (323) 294-7445.

The Los Angeles Theatre Centre is located at 514 S. Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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