We had a rehearsal yesterday with Juba do Leao. We have performed in many venues, from Festivals, Platt Fields, Picadilly Gardens, Oldham streets, clubs, The Attic, private parties, The Contact Theatre and now the Royal Northern College of Music. This is the first where we're working out the details of the exits and entrances, changes of costume in full detail. It's exciting. This band is unique in the way the drums, melodies and dance are created. They connect so that sound and visuals come together rather than occuring as separate unities. It makes your heart soar because it is so strong and vibrant and uplifting. Both performers and the audience feel it. And as in all the best shows, the one lifts the other.
Taking it one step further, for this show, it is to support Christian Aid, who help where help is needed around the world, this connection is magnified. The connection between the drummers, melody band and dancers connects the audience and both connect with the work of Christian Aid. It's joyful. Triple whammy.
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