The Inkomati (dis)cord Panaíbra Gabriel (Moçambique) e Boyzie Cekwana (África do Sul) // 19 NOV / 21h // 20 NOV / 19h
Ombre primitive // Et si Marcel Gbeffa & Valérie Fanodougbo / Companhia Multicorps (Benin) // 18, 19 e 20 NOV / 19h30 CCBB Rio de Janeiro
Armazém da Utopia Espaço 1 Elyse Fitte
/ 50min Ombre primitive is a duo about the encounter between two species discovering the other and oneself and the dialogue established between their bodies, movements and emotions. What can happen? They experience their spaces and concepts; they roam their own imaginary worlds. Culture imprisons the self, while others offer freedom. Both meet in this universe, captive of and attracted by their differences. Sometimes they come close, sometimes they repel each other. Their shadows mix. In the solo Et si, Gbeffa proposes a disorder, a repetitive and captivating chaos. A large airplane tire and a bench: the external universe is what creates decadence and a delicious cadence. In a partnership with Panorama, Marcel Gbeffa will participate in the project Improvisos with Brazilian choreographer Maurício Tizumba, on November 16th. 20h, at Sala Baden Powell. In 2008, Franco-beninese choreographers Valérie Fanodougbo and Marcel Gbeffa got together at Multicorpos aiming to create an afrocontemporary company. Based in Cotonou (Benin), they experimented a two-year collaboration in several shows and initiatives. Currently, the company’s work is based on improvisation and body expression, with influences from traditional dance from Benin and other African countries. Dancer Coffi Meimouna substitutes Valérie Fanodougbo in the Brazilian presentations of Ombre primitive. Ombre primitive Choregrapher and dancer: Marcel Gbeffa Assistant: Valérie Fanodougbo Dancers: Coffi Meimouna and Marcel Gbeffa Music: Zélié, by Bella Bellow; Excerpt from an anonymous work; Uxam Ulilela Abantwana Bakhe, by Madosini; Attention, arranged by Marcel Gbeffa; Wenu Sé goli, by Madosini Costumes: OdisCouture Light: Mathieu Marie-Gabrielle Production: Cie Multicorps. Et si Choregrapher and dancer: Marcel Gbeffa Music: Axe, by Marcel Gbeffa and Sholapictures studio; Composed by Myriam Makeba; Composion of the collaboration between Koffi Koko and Etienne Kakpo Costumes: OdisCouture Light: Mathieu Marie-Gabrielle Production: Cie Multicorps. Tour Support: Institut Français Benin and Alliance Français.
/ 75min Result of an artistic residency held during Panorama John Hogg
The Inkomati (dis)cord emerged from a collaboration between Floating Outfit Project (Durban, South Africa) and Culturarte (Maputo, Mozambique) that started in 2003. The project conceived and produced by South-African Boyzie Cekwana and Mozambican Panaibra Gabriel started as response from the two African artists, geographical neighbors, to a need to start a dive into their life experiences and tell their stories. “Inkomati” comes from the historical but failed agreement between the Apartheid Government and the non-aggression pact of Samora Machel in the 80’s. As they identify and work with the consequences of both Civil War in Mozambique and Apartheid, the project focuses on young people with physical disabilities caused not only by war, but also by poverty and polio. Panaíbra Gabriel was born in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, where he still lives. He started dancing traditional African dances in 1993. Part of his contemporary dance training happened during workshops in Lisbon (organized by the project Danças nas Cidade), where he worked with renowned artists, such as Vera Mantero, Frans Poelstra and Meg Stuart. In 1998, he created CulturArte, an organization that promotes artistic projects, workshops and training for African choreographers. In 2010, Panaíbra presented the piece Time and Spaces: The Marrabenta Solo at Panorama. Choreographer Boyzie Cekwana grew up in Soweto and started his career in South Africa. His work has been presented all over the world, including Théâtre de la Ville, in Paris; ImpulsTanz, in Vienna and Kunstenfestivaldearts, in Brussels. The identity crisis of the post-apartheid period and the South African and African cultural heritage are recurring issues in his work. In 2009, he presented the solo Influx Controls: I Wanna Be Wanna Be at Panorama. Artistic direction and choreography: Boyzie Cekwana (South Africa) and Panaibra Gabriel Canda (Mozambique) Dancers/ Performers: Ameilia Socovinho, Boyzie Cekwana, Maria Tembe and Panaibra Gabriel Canda Scenography: chocate Speeches: Samora Machel Partners: National Art Council – Joanesburgo, Dance Umbrella – Joanesburgo, Pro Helvetia – Cidade do Cabo, CulturArte, the floating outfit Project, Panorama Festival. 19