Deirdre C. Molloy (France)

Drum Calls Cosmos presents the rhythms of Africa and its diaspora as a circle of connection between the past, present and future. It pays homage to ancestral survival in rhythms that transcend exile in slavery to become living, intangible heritage. While African rhythms resist colonial assimilation, the rhythms of the Americas express diasporic cultural resilience, spirituality and innovation.

Director/Choreographer/Principal Dancer/Musical Arrangement/Editor: Deirdre Molloy

Cinematography: Deirdre Molloy, Frank Saalfeld, Ricardo Faustino

Assistant Choreographer/Principal Dancer: Aurélie Capelle-Sigère

Performers: Akan Ensemble with Clément Assemian, Olivier, Mano, Ladji Sanogo. Mande Empire Rhythms with Guadelajo Sané, Karamako Sanogo, Adama Toulouse, Amélie Fereol, Manu Sissoko, Brahima dit Banjougou. Ensemble: Miguel Graça, Tomaz Silva "Kocadinha", Conceição Dias dos Santos Resende, Miguel Mabiala, Valdemar Palhares, Gracieth Evalina

Vocalists: Alyria Salazar, with Aurélie Capelle-Sigère, Deirdre Molloy, Karamoko Sanoko, Socha

Poem: Kamau Braithwaite