KABITENI
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Thu 27 nov '2520:30 - 22:45Philipszaal
Be transported to Bendekonde, a Surinamese village, where Georgetina, the "kabiteni" (captain) is at the helm. Her singing and storytelling, with the energetic hip-hop and Surinamese Awasa dance of the four other outspoken performers, form the heartbeat of KABITENI. They take you into the story of the village in a backdrop of visuals shot in the interior of Suriname. The performance is surrounded by eclectic, warm and uplifting compositions inspired by hip-hop, Awasa rhythms and life by the river.
So you imagine yourself a real 'kabiteni' and feel the challenges the tough Georgetina faces. She has to balance between tradition and innovation, between how things used to be and now. In doing so, she guards the future of her community, which once resisted slavery. The performance translates this resistance and strength into today's vibrant hip-hop culture.
KABITENI energetically brings together an extraordinary history, culture and innovation in a rich mix of spoken word, music, dance and visuals.
- After the performance there will be an aftertalk with Surinamese KABITENI Sylvester Aboikoni.
About the makers
KABITENI was created by hip-hop theater pioneers Lloyd Marengo (choreography) and Marjorie Boston (direction) with assistance from B-Boy Dietrich Pott. In 2022, Marengo won the Golden Swan and Pott the Young Swan. Boston is artistic director of Right About Now.
The charismatic 'kabiteni' is portrayed by Angelika Naingie, known from the theater performance Sporen van Haar. The performers have also earned their spurs. For example, Kevin Thompson previously performed for the National Ballet and ISH, Djinti Sullivan got the lead role in Giselle by the Toneelmakerij & Dox, Ciara Hiwat won the BNG Bank Prize and Uhr'lice Rosaria received a grant from the Vanden Ende Foundation.
Credits
Choreography Lloyd Marengo Direction Marjorie Boston Assistant choreographer Dietrich Pott Performers Angelika Naingie, Kevin Thompson, Djinti Sullivan, Ciara Hiwat and Uhr'lice Rosaria Music production HAYP Music Text spoken word Angelika Naingie Lighting design Jasper Nijholt Scenography Marjorie Boston & Lloyd Marengo Photography/Video Kevin Thompson Costume Meredith Joeroeja
