The Ringling Presents Cameroonian Artist Lornoar And Inez Barlatier In Sharing Grandmothers Premiering February 11 – 12th
Sharing Grandmothers is an original multidisciplinary song cycle exploring the profound contributions of Black women to humanity. This full evening concert focuses on women’s oral traditions, lullabies, and folk tales, as well as the combined musical traditions of African and the Caribbean, replate with percussive rhythms, rituals, and vocal expressions. The project brings together two multidisciplinary musicians who each embrace from their respective cultures
Dr. Elizabeth Doud, Currie-Kohlman Curator of Performance said, “In celebration of Black History Month, The Ringling is proud to present innovative international performance that opens the doors of the world to Sarasota audiences. We also value collaborations that include artist who call Florida home. This inspiring concert featuring the powerful lyrics and healing voices of Lornoar and Inez Barlatier builds and celebrates the voices of Black women creatives.”
The two principal artists are Inez Barlatier, a Miami-based Haitian-American singer/songwriter, percussionist and, dancer, and LORNOAR, a Cameroonian artist whose work also encompasses traditional and original songs, music, and dance. Under the direction Miami-based director Carlos Caballero, a Latino/Caribbeaan artist, the work will celebrate the legacy of shared ancestry and traditions between Cameroon and Haiti., celebrating the influences of Africa on the Caribbean and its diaspora, and the empowerment of the 21st Century Black Woman.
Sharing Grandmothers is a transatlantic collaboration between two contemporary artists who have jointly created new music and lyrics that provide a modern-day commentary on issues that women face globally, and which speak to the common challenges Black women face in both the U.S. and Africa.
Tickets and more information are available at: http//www.ringling.org/events/sharing-grandmothers, or by phone 941-360-7399
