The Women's Sekere Ensemble is an elegant and energetic group of percussionists and singers dedicated to the preservation of African music. The Ensemble captures the essence of both secular and sacred music from Africa and the African diaspora, including the music of Brazil, Cuba, Haiti, and Puerto Rico, using the inticately beaded gourds called sekeres.

From its base in Philadelphia, the Women's Sekere Ensemble has performed in many different situations, including schools and colleges, museums and libraries, conventions, luncheons, dinners, parades and festivals such as the AfricAmericas Festival and the annual Odunde Festival. In addition to concert presentations, the Ensemble provides residencies, workshops, and individual classes for all ages.

For further information or bookings contact:
Omomola Iyabunmi
(biographical sketch)
Founder and Director

Women's Sekere Ensemble
45 E. City Line Avenue, Suite 336
Bala Cynwyd PA 19004

215-386-9627


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Women's Sekere Ensemble
Concert Presentations

Black Family Reunion, Phila PA
Odunde Festival, Phila PA
National Black Arts Festival, Atlanta GA
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square PA
Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, Elmer NJ
The University Museum, Phila PA
First and Central Presbyterian Church, Wilmington DE
Dance Africa America, Minneapolis MN
People's Light and Theatre Co., Malvern PA
International House, Phila PA
Elegba Folklore Society, Richmond VA
City Stages, Birmingham AL
First Night, Wilmington DE
Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC
McCarter Theatre, Princeton NJ
Lincoln Center, New York
Redwood Cultural Works, Oakland CA
Black Issues Convention, Somerset NJ
Baltimore Museum, Baltimore MD
Dance Africa America, Washington DC



Omomola Iyabunmi ~ Biographical sketch

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