Mining The Personal, From Immigration To Movement - Mustapha Braimah (ITDS S1:E8)

In this episode, NCCAkron's Executive/Artistic Director, Christy Bolingbroke enters the 'studio' with Mustapha Braimah (Asheville, NC).
ARTIST BIO
Mustapha Braimah brings over two decades of international experience and high artistic acclaim to his roles as an artist-scholar from Ghana, West Africa. He is a choreographer, educator, curator, performer, musician, and administrator. He holds an MFA in Dance from the University of Maryland, an MA in African Studies from Ohio University, and a BFA in Dance from the University of Ghana. He is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor and Director of the Dance Program at UNC Asheville. His art practice and creativity are deeply rooted in contemporary, popular, and traditional forms. His works utilize diverse virtuosic approaches in applying 21st-century skills and creativity, including improvisation.
EPISODE LINKS
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