Singer-songwriter AJ Rafael celebrates his leading role at Cygnet Theatre. We also hear about a new art exhibit in Oceanside and some arts events happening this weekend.
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Revealing personal stories can connect people to a common humanity, and recognizing another’s point of view is critical to overcoming prejudice.
That’s why choreographer
Anjanette Maraya-Ramey, artistic director and founder of Maraya Performing Arts, created “Towards Belonging,” a film that in May celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
“Towards Belonging” brings to life the experiences of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) community through dance, music, art and poetry. The voices of the dancers woven into the soundtrack express how it feels to be a non-White artist.
There are the recollections, for instance, of Japanese American dancer Hannah Pritchett.