Experienced as discrete, individual sequences, there’s a beauty and power to the sounds and movements of “Nehanda” that is captivating. But that spell is too often dissipated by the sheer repetition and protracted length of this ambitious work.
As Studi and her father traveled the route by foot and by automobile, she reconnected with her heritage. She has translated her experiences into a solo show that ArtsEmerson is presenting April 26-30.