More Information About Leopold Nunan's Orixas - Gods of Candomble

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http://www.highwaysperformance.org

Description

Born and raised in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, multi-disciplinary artist Leopold Nunan celebrates Carnaval and explores the Afro-Brazilian mythology and religious folklore of his homeland with a rendition of Umbanda – which embodies and channels the Orixas – Gods of Candomble. Nunan mixes samba-infused electronic beats, strong drums, and larger-than-life, emotionally-charged vocals with dance, costume, and body paint in a vibrant, expressive theatrical performance.

Orixas -- Gods of Candomble features Lucas Salazar, Paul La Marche, Prince Earl Ross, Mike Martinez, Victor Martinez, Vulla Vuitton, Justo Leon, Bia Navarro, Mickey Cattrell, Charlie Romero, Charlie Gonzalez, Jana Wimer, Jason Norte, Jessica Rice, and Theda.

About the Ticket Supplier: Highways Performance Space

Highways Performance Space is Southern California's boldest center for new performance. Founded in 1989, Highways continues to be an important alternative cultural center in Los Angeles that encourages fierce new artists from diverse communities to develop and present innovative works.

Highways promotes the development of contemporary socially involved artists and art forms. Our mission is implemented through four programs (the performance space, workshop/university program and two galleries). Annually, Highways co-presents approximately 250 performances by solo dramatic artists, small theater groups, dance companies and spoken word artists; curates and exhibits approximately 12 contemporary visual art exhibits per year with work that explores the boundaries between performing and visual art forms; commissions and premieres new work by outstanding performing artists; organize special events, curate festival, offer residency and educational programs that engage community members in the arts while providing access to professionally-directed instruction.