CAAAV Benefit “The Rhythm is Ours!” at the Public Theater
Title
CAAAV Benefit “The Rhythm is Ours!” at the Public Theater
Description
A group of people dance gathered around performers playing percussion instruments during a CAAAV Benefit titled The Rhythm is Ours! The fundraiser event was sold-out, and took place at the Public Theater in New York City. It featured performances by drumming and dancing groups from different communities including Soh Daiko (Japanese), Djembe Ensemble (West African), Umuncha (Korean), Kindig Sindaw (Filipina), M.A.D. Rumberos (Latin), La Troupe Makandal (Afro-Haitian), and Silvercloud Singers (Native American). The image appears to show performers from the different ensembles playing jointly.
Date
June 17, 1995
Contributor
Digitized by: Emily Chiu and Vivian Truong
Catalogued by: Mercedes Rodrigues Lima
Catalogued by: Mercedes Rodrigues Lima
Rights
Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities.
Format
Photograph
Identifier
Photo415
Citation
“CAAAV Benefit “The Rhythm is Ours!” at the Public Theater,” CAAAV Digital Archive, accessed November 22, 2024, https://archives.caaav.org/items/show/2352.