Drumfolk at Cutler Majestic Theatre

Drumfolk

Cutler Majestic Theatre
219 Tremont St. Boston

When Africans lost the right to use their drums, the beats found their way into the body of the people. Inspired by the Stono Rebellon of 1739 and Negro Act of 1740, Drumfolk is a percussive exploration of American history, placing a spotlight on the rhythmic cycle of life that bonds all of us together.

Thru - Oct 16, 2022

Wednesdays: 7:30pm

Thursdays: 7:30pm

Fridays: 8:00pm

Saturdays: 2:00pm & 8:00pm

Sundays: 2:00pm

Show Type: Performance Art

Box Office: 617-824-8000

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WBUR - Recommended

"...With Step Afrika!’s incredible musicians and cast, the jubilant "Drumfolk" — a reclamation of the history of those who fought ardently for freedom — pulses with acuity and offers more than exquisite dancing. The show, thrillingly directed by Jakari Sherman (who is also the choreographer), reaches and engages audience members along the way. It cleverly wraps some (personally intrinsic) experiences such as the religious ring shout tradition, ceremonial dance, rituals and collegial stepping popularized by Black fraternities and sororities and provides texture and meaning in way that's palatable for various audiences."

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- Jacquinn Sinclair

New England Theater Mirror - Highly Recommended

"...I wasn’t sure what to expect from “Drumfolk”, having never been to a Step Afrika! Production, other than it must have something to do with drums, as the title suggests. What I got instead was a complete narrative experience of a period in history using dance, song, storytelling, and yes, drumming, not just with drums, but with the rhythm in the performers’ bodies. This rhythm, born when drums were forbidden to enslaved Africans, gave birth to the subsequent percussive movement known as “stepping”."

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- Michael Hoban

The New England Theatre Geek - Highly Recommended

"...The new show by Step Afrika!, Drumfolk, exquisitely and percussively documents the history of this successful resistance to cultural genocide. Through a mesmerizing, complex, and energetic show of dance and music, the troupe walks a fine line between chronicling the horrors endured by Black people in the United States and celebrating the joy of the culture that was saved from erasure."

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Drumfolk at Cutler Majestic Theatre

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Drumfolk Reviews

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New England Theater Mirror - Highly Recommended

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