Abstract
Despite a diverse and vibrant contemporary artistic scene, East Africa sees less international exposure than other regions on the continent; this article argues that a new approach to understanding the complexities and value of performance in the region is fundamental to developing the sector. East African Soul Train is a pop-up residency, which takes artists on a journey to connect and collaborate with other artists from across the region and beyond. This paper explores how an emphasis on the production of atmosphere can challenge outcome-based narratives currently driven by academics, funders and practitioners thinking about performance in the region.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 490-500 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Research in Drama Education |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 4 |
Early online date | 13 Aug 2019 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 13 Aug 2019 |
Keywords
- Producer, atmosphere, affect, performance, East Africa