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Kwaku Oppong Manu
Ghanaian Agbekor drumming
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Kristian Kabuay
Pre-colonial traditional Philippine Tattoo
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Julia Caridad Cepeda
Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba dance
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Sonam Phunstok
Tibetan Opera
This Diwali, we celebrate the rich cultural and storytelling heritage of South India through Anuradha Suresh and her apprentice, Amritavarshini Gunasekaran. Fremont’s Anuradha Suresh, a classical musician and skilled harikatha performer, is a mentor in ACTA’s Apprenticeship Program,…
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Roshni Pillai
Kathakali
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Kala Ramnath
Kala playing the violin. Photo: Courtesy of the artist. Kala Ramnath of San Mateo, is one of India’s most adept violinists, sliding around the fretboard in a strikingly vocalistic style. Her approach is focused on Hindustani classical music, but she also incorporates ideas from her South Indian roots. In…
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Madiou Diouf
Madiou Diouf playing a Djembe solo. Photo: Courtesy of the artist. Madiou Diouf of Oakland, is a Sound Engineer and Musical Director for the Diamano Coura West African Dance Company. His journey in the world of music and sound engineering is a testament to the rich tapestry of…
