Wamidan at 2006 Global Partners Conference
Madante
Dancers move and colors flash during "Madante," a program of music and dance traditions of East Africa.
Brian
Wamidan veteran instrumentalist and drummer Brian McCafferty sorts through costumes to help the ensemble get ready for Saturday night's performance.
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The ensemble poses for a group photo before taking the stage.
brian and robin
Robin Morillo and Brian Thompson perform "Serindan" on akogos.
corinne
Corinne McWilliams plays oryemo for "Loipenye."
Jeff and Caity
Jeff Kirk and Caity Charles dance "Mwaga."
Sister Stella
Dance instructor Sister Stella Sabina introduces "Wavvuuvuumira."
three drummers
Steve Hernandez, Bernard Meyer, and Teye Morton accompany the dancers on drums.
audience
An audience member gets in the act with the dancers during "Baakisimba."
Applause
The audience shows its appreciation.