Daughters of Cybele

The Daughters of Cybele - Women Drummers Against Violence
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'VOICES OF THE TARANTATE'
Written and directed by Alessandra Belloni

 

 

 

In observation of Domestic Women's History Month, Alessandra Belloni will present the world premiere of her all-women's ensemble, Daughters of Cybele, in "Voices of the Tarantate," which will include real stories of women's struggles and their healing, woven into powerful sacred chants, drumming and healing trance dances in Honor of the Black Madonna.  

Featured performers:
Alessandra Belloni -voice, tambourines, frame drums, ocean drum, ritual dance
Eve Sicular - drums, djembes
Beth Ann Mastromarino- tambourines
Dancers: Francesca Silvano, Danielle Hartman


Film trailer about Alessandra as artist and healer https://vimeo.com/59786628 password " shaman " 

Read reviews here: 
TheaterScene.net review of Voices of the Tarantate: http://www.theaterscene.net/music/voices-of-the-tarantate/jean-ballard-terepka/

BroadwayWorld.com review of Voices of the Tarantate: http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwdance/article/BWW-Reviews-VOICES-OF-THE-TARANTATE-20141104 

Upcoming Events

Sicilian Film Presentation & Folk Music Night, with buffet dinner Tuesday, May 14 from 6:30 to 9 pm in The Galleria Wine and beer available for purchase. Cost: $60 members, $75 non-members

Back by popular demand, this entertaining musical event begins with the screening of a short new film, “Black Madonna Pilgrimage and Summer Solstice Music Celebration in Sicily,” followed by live Sicilian Folk Music and dancing.

The ensemble is led by Alessandra Belloni, an award-winning percussionist, singer, dancer, actress and teacher. She is renowned worldwide for her group and solo performances and concerts in theaters, universities, and international percussion festivals. She is author of “Healing Journeys with the Black Madonna,” which will be available for sale at the event.

Also performing at Casa’s event are John La Barbera, guitar and mandolin; Steve Gorn, flutes, saxophone and clarinet; and dancers Peter de Geronimo and Danielle Fusco.

Buffet dinner generously donated by Met Foods.

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