Bringing African Dance into the Larger Conversation

An Interview with Rujeko Dumbutshena BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Originally from Zimbabwe, Rujeko Dumbutshena is a contemporary African dance artist currently living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her artistic statement describes herself as: “representing the roots of my people while embracing the vibrant evolution of our culture.” In this interview, she discusses […]

February 20, 2017  |  Read Article

Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque Rides a Magical Edge

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT In 2007, I saw the Kirov perform Don Quixote in St. Petersburg, Russia. I was enthralled. I felt I’d seen the epitome of bravura. That is, until this past Saturday the 14th when I went to the closing night of the Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque. Now […]

June 16, 2014  |  Read Article