A Heritage of African culture
‘Abantu’ is a word from the Luganda language, spoken by the Baganda people of Uganda and other parts of Africa. It translates as PEOPLE or HUMANITY.
Abantu Arts was set up as an African Arts Company, designed to promote cross cultural understanding between Africa, the United Kingdom and the rest of the world. Since its inception, Abantu Arts has and still is promoting cultural and social inclusion in communities and education establishments in South West England through educational programs, events, and music projects.
Abantu Arts is an African arts Company dedicated to the preservation, education, and appreciation of traditional African music, dance, theatre, and culture. Denis Kigongo Victor ( middle name pronounced Chigongo), a dedicated African performer and educator originally from Uganda, founded the organization in 2004.Denis leads a team of artists, musicians, dancers, storytellers and African drum teachers from all over Africa, who are able to bring authentic experiences drawn from culturally rich backgrounds.
The Company has pursued its mission through ongoing workshops, performances, youth programs, touring engagements, lecture demonstrations, community outreach, and creative partnership programs with renowned artists and performing companies in Devon and other parts of England and USA.
In addition, Abantu Arts strives to portray African music and dance specifically as forms not simply for entertainment or exhibition, but rather, means by which communities educate, communicate, organize, and preserve their ancestral past.
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