Many say
"This is the most spectacular performance of its
kind they have ever seen in America" Sensational, Electrifying,
Exciting, Amazing,
Powerful and
EDUCATIONAL
Truly a representation of
"The Beauty of African Culture"
and most of all
FAMILY"
National & International
AMBASSADORS OF THE CULTURE
Featuring: African Dance,
Traditional Songs,
Stilt Walking / Dancing, Masquerading, Martial Arts Acrobatics, Drama &
Intensified African Drumming
Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble in Philadelphia, Pa. at
the Kimmel Center 2004 Below
Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble in New York City
5/28/2006 Below
Please enjoy one of the greatest rites of passage
presentations in AMERICA
Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble Blessed and
Sanctioned to be one of the BEST
Professional,
Authentic African Dance and Drum Ensembles in the U.S.A. (MINISTRY OF CULTURE & FAMILY) A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is
like a tree without roots.(Marcus Garvey) "We must display and be the
beauty, righteousness and love of our culture."
(Robert Dickerson)
"One of the greatest presentations in the United States
of America"
Specializing in Educational, Black History, Multi-Cultural, Community,
Weddings, Wedding Receptions, Religious Events or any special occasion.
Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble, Camden, New
Jersey
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Performing at many prestigious venues, such as:
United Nations-NY,
AFRICA,
CARIBBEAN,
Political Inaugurations, NAACP National Convention,
NJPAC-NJ,
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)-NY,
War Memorial (Trenton, NJ), Sony Blockbuster Entertainment Ctr., Tweeter
Ctr.-NJ,
New Jersey State Aquarium, Kimmel Ctr.-PHILA.,
Forum-Harrisburg, PA, Taj Mahal Casino-NJ,
Trump Casino-NJ.Sands Casino-NJ,
Show Boat Casino-NJ, Academy of Music-PHILA.,
International African Arts Festival-NY, Mann Center-PHILA.,
Robin Hood Dell-Phila., WDAS Unity Day-PHILA,,
Odunde-PHILA.,
West Oak Lane Jazz & Arts Festival-PHILA,
Penns Landing-PHILA., The famous UniverSoul
Circus, Six Flags GREAT ADVENTURE, Expos,
Performing Art
Centers, Museums,
Convention Centers, Festivals,
Colleges, Universities,
Schools,
Fraternity & Sorority National Conventions,
Government & State Agencies,
United States Arm Force Facilities,
City Halls, Fortune 500 or High Profile Corporate
Events and many community events all
over this country.
Seen by millions on
Local, National, International and Cable Television, such as:
Charles Perez Show- 1995,
National
News Networks, Positive Impact (JOE PISCOPO) Show,
NBC-Today's Show - Matt Lauer & Katie
Couric with Joe Piscopo-2003, SPIKE TV- 2005, C-SPAN
(International)-
Millions More Movement 2005, CNN-
(JOE PISCOPO-2007),
TLC CABLE- 2009,
WPVI 6,
WCAU 10, KYW 3,
WTXF 29,
WPHL 17,
WYBE 35, CN8
and many local TV shows
around the U.S.A. since 1984.
Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble
were chosen by a
distinguished committee of world renowned artists and scholars
to represent the U.S.A. at the FESMAN 2009 World Arts Festival. Over 80
nations of the best artists and performers will be represented. The new date
will be December
2010 in Dakar, Senegal West Africa. We are proud and honored to be
among the best performing arts groups in the world.
In addition, the Universal African
Dance and Drum Ensemble is sanctioned one of the best African Dance and Drum
Troupes in America by renowned scholars, historians and artists in America and
Africa.
"African Dance and African Drum is THE ORIGINAL DANCE and THE ORIGINAL DRUM where ALL
MUSIC COMES FROM"
CD (DIMEDI FAABE) & PERFORMANCE REVIEWS
Music that penetrates the soul
"Their performance was so thorough, we are going to play the CD
all day at the Imani Celebration fest in California." DR. MAULANA KARENGA- Professor,
Author, Historian / Creator & Founder of KWANZAA
"I've traveled all over the world, they are the best
I've ever seen in this country."
DR. MOLEFI KETE
ASANTE- Professor, Author & Historian / The father and
author of Afrocentricity
"This group is producing miracles."
JOE
PISCOPO- Famous Actor / Comedian & Philanthropist / Positive
Impact Foundation & One of the original Saturday Night Live
Superstars
"This group is wonderful, you must see them, it is hard
to explain how good they really are." Legendary DR. BABA CHUCK
DAVIS- Over 40 years of African Dance & Artistic Director for
30
years of DANCE AFRICA / BAM
"I've traveled the world touring and performing and
never found a group uplifting family and African Culture in America until
meeting this FAMILY." MOUSSA DIABATE- Djeli,Griot,
Historian & African Dance & Drum Teacher / Les Ballet Africain-
Guinea, WEST AFRICA
" I heard a lot about them,
(Universal
African Dance & Drum Ensemble) when I seen them,
(Universal African
Dance & Drum Ensemble) (October
20, 2007) they are number one"
M' BEMBA BANGOURA- Djeli,Griot,
Historian & African Dance & Drum Teacher / The Ballet of Conakry
& Ballet Djoliba -
Guinea, WEST AFRICA
"They are the BEST, like the BALLET." MITO
CAMARA- African Dance & Drum Teacher / Lead Drummer for Les Ballet Africain
for many years-
Guinea, WEST AFRICA
"I am 96 years old and I have traveled the world
many times and seen many dance performances. That was the best dance performance that I have ever seen in
my life"- (January 31, 2010) a wonderful elder Jewish Lady at a
Jewish Elderly Center in Pennsylvania
