2008 Wamidan Fall Concert Album One
Marquis Triplett ’10, Kunga Choden ’09 and their fellow dancers take
center stage during "Olukhun," one of the pieces played by Wamidan, the
College's world music ensemble directed by Professor of Music James
Makubuya, at Thursday night's Fall concert in Salter Hall.
Professor Makubuya and Craig O'Connor ’12 play "Siduleka," an Alur/Madi
folk song.
Wamidan Dance Drumming Instructor Brian McCafferty.
Depauw students dance "Olukhun."
One section of the dance drummers, including Rand Burnette, son of Wamidan
drummer Joyce Burnette and Patrick Burnette, whose Jazz Combo took the
stage on Wednesday for a concert of its own.
Long-time Wamidan dancer and now the group's administrative organizer,
Ruth Nduta has been instrumental in the surge of interest (and dancers) in
Wamidan from her alma mater, Depauw University.
Kyle Prifogle and John Murrell on madinda.
Dancing "Olukhun."
Wamidan Artistic Director James Makubuya welcomes the audience and
introduces the next song.