HARUNA WALUSIMBI – NGOMA! @ Oakland University
HARUNA WALUSIMBI – NGOMA! @ Oakland University, Varner Recital Hall, Rochester, MI
In his work as a multi-instrumentalist, singer, dancer, actor, and educator, Haruna Walusimbi embodies the holistic nature of East African Ngoma repertoire. In addition to his many accomplishments in Uganda, Haruna has achieved international renown as an educator, musician, and actor, performing a leading role in the film Throw Down Your Heart, produced by American banjo legend Bela Fleck, and acting alongside Forest Whitaker in the Academy Award winning film The Last King of Scotland. Haruna will be joined by OU Percussion faculty and students from the World Percussion Ensemble. SPONSORED BY THE THE JUDD FAMILY ENDOWED FUND
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