This Sunday, August 18th, AAMP presents two afternoon performances of the Bessie Award nominated work, Plight Release and the Diasporic Body: Jesus & Egun by choreographer Lela Aisha Jones | FlyGround. This must-see performance speaks to the diverse ways in which Yoruba rooted artistic, cultural, and spiritual practices are being expressed in the U.S. black folk life.
Jesus & Egun works from the premise and concept expressed by Dr. Nzinga Metzger that "Jesus is an overworked ancestor (egun),” and we must look to all our ancestors and practices on the continuum to move into states of restoration. The work specifically looks at three states of being that include the Mothers of the church, the transcendent human potential of freestyle in the social dance form House, and matrons of Yoruba spiritual practice.
Guests are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the performance start time. This piece runs approximately 20 minutes, will be performed in the museum's upper galleries, and is standing room only with limited seating available.
Plight Release & the Diasporic Body: Jesus & Egun
Sunday, August 18
Two Performances: 2 PM | 3 PM
$8 Advance, $14 General Admission
Free for AAMP Members
Sunday, August 18
Two Performances: 2 PM | 3 PM
$8 Advance, $14 General Admission
Free for AAMP Members
African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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