Sometimes I Am Black a Aberystwyth
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Locale: Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth, WAL
Artista: Sometimes I Am Black
In this powerful one-man show, Idrissa embarks on a journey inspired by the Welsh tale of Culhwch, who must overcome impossible challenges before finding where he truly belongs. Blending African storytelling, live music, song, and dynamic dance, the performance explores themes of identity, loss, resilience, and joy. Drawing on the spiritual symbolism of the Nimba mask of Guinea's Baga people, Idrissa shares a deeply personal story of childhood in West Africa, migration, cultural displacement, survival, and reconnection in Wales. Through multilingual vocals and traditional instruments, the…