Moni in the Middle of…3 dollas and 6 dimes
The other day, I was at the Manifesto offices, taking a break from work when I heard some beautiful sounds coming out of the studio. As I walked by, I heard a female voice say ‘Women are the weaker race’..I just had to turn back…
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Back to rehearsal….
Turns out It ‘s my HOMEGIRL Natasha Daniel and her group Kahaniya were the people rehearsing for in the studio this weekend. So these ladies are going to be performing a show in association with Aluna Theatre on Saturday July 25th at the Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst at 4 and 6pm. The show touches on the coming to age of women from Jamaica, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, St. Vincent, Eritrea, Guyana, Colombia and Canada. The stories are told by the same form that plays a part in the development of the experiences these women have faced.
Hip hop has not only had an impact on the lifestyles and development of many individuals, it has become a badge, an identity and sometimes an oppressive force. Womyn’s Role in hip hop is a the manifestation of how so many female heads feel about the various ideals that can be placed on us, but also how hip hop made us. I don’t want to get too heavy on this, and really it’s a dialogue not everyone gets, but an important one to be had. If you’re down to relate, check this out on Saturday:
When: Saturday July 25th 2009 at 4pm & 6pm Sharp!!! (each show is
approx. 40 min long)
Where: Factory Theatre – 125 Bathurst St (at Adelaide) in Toronto
Its FREE (but we love donations!) Bring your families, the youth you
work with and anyone else that
loves hip hop, intelligent women and theatre!!!
For more info contact: Rakhi at 416.294.9666 or rakhi@kahaniya.org
3 Dollars n 6 Dimes is produced by Aluna Theatre in partnership with
Kahaniya; Sisters Sharing Stories
Performed by: Kyauna Clarke, Natasha Daniel, Najla Edwards, Rakhi
Mutta, Helen Yohannes, Naomi Zaman
Director: Bea Pizano
Assistant Director: Rakhi Mutta
Musical Director: Amina Alfred
www.alunatheatre.ca
www.kahaniya.org