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"Their music is a participatory celebration of African-American culture in sight, sound, and movement. They have an audience rapport that most bands only give lip-service to."
-- Jon Kertzer
The Rocket
Music Magazine
"They [Bakra Bata'] epitomize the synthesis of cultures that is ongoing throughout the world. We [art presenters] have a responsibility to present art that speaks out not only to what is unique about other cultures, but also how differing cultures impact each other in positive ways. This group celebrates the idea of global community."
-- Bob Slater
Programming Director
San Juan Capistrano Multicultural Arts Series
"During my tenure as Vice President of Performing Arts at the Houston International Festival, an annual art and cultural celebration that attracts an audience of more than one million, I presented Bakra Bata' for two consecutive years, 1991 and 1992. Not only is the group comprised of talented artists, but also they are very adept at working in a variety of settings. They are able to arouse an audience with spontaneous street performance or to play a formal music set, as they did when I asked them to open for Brazilian musician and vocalist Milton Nascimento."
-- Ms. Baraka Sele
Performing Arts Consultant
Brooklyn Center for the Arts
"Bakra Bata' was a hit with the festival patrons! Even our Artist Market artists, who are normally leery of large music groups because of their potentially loud volume, were pleased with Bakra Bata'. Your consideration in working with the artists in order to complement, but not overpower them, was noted and appreciated."
-- Ardath L. Pendergast
Arts Manager
Art Festival of Atlanta
"Speaking as a native Seattleite, I was especially proud of the fine show you put on."
-- Jenneth Webster
Producer
Lincoln Center Out-Of-Doors
"The sheer artistry and exuberance of the group, coupled with its exacting professionalism, created and evening of theatre that held our audience entranced within the first five minutes, kept them there, and earned a prolonged standing ovation."
-- Virginia Pulis
Executive Director
Columbia Basin Allied Arts
"It is a rare treat to have a performance by a group that works so energetically and as skillfully as Bakra Bata'. Their enthusiasm for their music is contagious."
-- Serni Solidarios
Director of College Activities
University of the Puget Sound
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