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Amazones
Electrifying group of women drummers from Guinea, West Africa, performing at the Seattle International Children's Festival. From the Seattle International Children's Festival web site: This ensemble isn’t named after women warriors of Greek mythology, but rather the African warriors of historical fact. In the 17th Century, the fierce and mighty kingdom of Dohomey (now Benin) was a wealthy West African empire. Its powerful army, considered invincible, numbered 25,000 warriors. 5,000 were women, who were the most respected and feared. They ranked above men. Centuries later this astonishing group of the Daughters of the Daughters of the Daughters of Dohomey, stand respected at the top of another traditionally male domain – master drummers.
Location
Bagley Wright Theatre
Seattle Center
Seattle, WA
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