WACONGO brings African song and dance to Behrend on Feb. 8
WACONGO Dance Company brings the ancestral drumming, music, and dance of the Democratic Republic of Congo to Penn State Behrend on Wednesday, Feb. 8, as part of the college’s observance of African-American History Month.
This celebration of central African song and dance will begin at noon in the Wintergarden of the Reed Union Building. It is free and open to the public.
WACONGO has toured Europe, Asia, and North and South America. Its repertoire explores music from 400 ethnic groups, including Luba, Mongo, Kongo, Mbala, Chokwe, Pende, Kuba, and Mbunda.
WACONGO’s Behrend appearance is supported the college’s Office of Educational Equity and Diversity’s Rhythms of Life Series and by the Student Activity Fee. For more information phone 898-6111 or visit the college Web site at pennstatebehrend.psu.edu.
For more information about the Logan Series, contact the Office of Student Activities at 814-898-6171.