Facets of Africa

In this wonderful family show, IFCC presents artists and storytellers from a variety of African countries and African-based cultures to celebrate the diversity with in African culture. Join the performers for a discussion after the show. Also, don’t miss the gallery show!

Facets of Africa features Portland’s most vibrant performing artists including:

Habiba is Portland’s most beloved West African Dance teacher. She is a Native of Ghana and performs stories, dance and play through out the NW. She can also be seen in the play “Perfection” February evenings at the IFCC.

Caton Lyles who has been active on the local music scene for over 30 years. He has been featured on national and international television, in commercials, documentaries, and episodic programming. Lyles specializesin traditional West African and Afro-Cuban styles of hand drumming, and continues to be a dance accompanist working with several school districts and world-renowned choreographers and dance educators.

Graciela Teofield keeper of the family tales. The repeater of the family proverbs. Teofield received the baton of our oral history from her grandmother, Tita who taught her how to tell a story in such a way, that it allows the listener to feel the experience of the story first hand. The richness of Caribbean, Central American and American culture weaves lovely texture and visual images through the spoken word.

Samantha Vandermeer joins us from South Africa. She is a professional story teller, producer and actress in Portland.

Jennifer Lanier is a resident artist at IFCC and a nationally respected actress and story teller. She specializes in traditional Native American and African American folklore. She can be seen on the IFCC stage in her production of “None of the Above” this May.

Performances run 1 hour including talk back session. We recommend you include an additional 20 minutes before or after the show for a Gallery visit.