Umoja Kamaru

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    Presented by Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church

    March 7-March 9, 2008

    Avg. Event Rating (4.7 Stars): 4.5 out of 5 stars rating
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    After more than 22 live performances, and performing before combined audiences of more than 30,000, Umoja Kamaru makes a triumphant return for its ninth season of cultural reflection and jubilant celebration. Defined as “unity celebration” in the African language of Swahili, Umoja Kamaru uncovers a powerful message of unrelenting courage, faith and perseverance. This Broadway-like production takes audiences on a surreal, cultural journey from Africa to America. Having earned a reputation as the “ambassador of unity celebrations”, Umoja Kamaru has assembled a diverse group of audiences from all racial backgrounds. Synonymous with explosive beats and rhythms, this season’s Umoja Kamaru performances will include scores of original music, costumed dancers, breathtaking scenes and innovative stage and lighting treatments. In its embryonic stages, Umoja Kamaru consisted of only two dancers and two drummers. Now, this colossal production has developed into a cadre of more than 400 performers. A second generation performer from the Isaac Hayes Family, choreographer Howard PHeelgooD will return for his second season with the production. Mr. PHeelgooD has worked with celebrities such as Denzel Washington, Diana Ross, Patti LaBelle, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige, to name a few. Many churches, businesses, schools, colleges, and civic organizations have traveled from as far as Nashville, Little Rock and parts of Mississippi to witness the Mid-South’s most celebrated cultural production.


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        Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church

        70 North Bellevue Blvd.
        Memphis, TN 38104

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        Tickets: TBD

        Info Phone: 901-729-6222

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        March 7-March 9, 2008

        Times:
        Friday, March 7 - 7 p.m.
        Saturday, March 8 - 4 p.m.
        Sunday, March 9 - 4 p.m.

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        • Event Name: Umoja Kamaru
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Best Dancing Performance"
          Review posted by: Robin Walker from Memphis,TN, Apr 25, 2010

          This show was very, very good. The African dancing was absolutely superb! The opening attire of the speaker was exceptionally beautiful. The soloist were magnificent but I did not like the part... Expand

        • Event Name: Umoja Kamaru
          5 out of 5 stars rating "umoja is amazing"
          Review posted by: umoja lover from memphis tn usa, Apr 06, 2010

          this production is a one of a kind show its also a family show for every one to see I heard that in 2010 Umoja will be celebrating its 11th anniversary its awesome its a must see

        • Event Name: Umoja Kamaru
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Another GR8 1"
          Review posted by: John B, from Memphis, TN USA, Mar 18, 2009

          Other some minor technical glitches, just anther great performance, but then it's not bragging if you back it up. And can you 'imagine' God and Jesus giving each other 'high 5s' Sunday evening?... Expand

        • Event Name: Umoja Kamaru
          "UmoJa (unity)"
          Comment posted by: Cayla Anderson from Memphis, Tn, Feb 13, 2008

          Hey my name is Cayla Anderson. This will be my second year dancing with Howard he is wonderful and when we say Unoja we really mean Unity because we are all one in the show. I LOVE UMOJA. So come and... Expand

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        • Event Name: Umoja Kamaru
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Best Dancing Performance"
          Review posted by: Robin Walker from Memphis,TN, Apr 25, 2010

          This show was very, very good. The African dancing was absolutely superb! The opening attire of the speaker was exceptionally beautiful. The soloist were magnificent but I did not like the part... Expand

        • Event Name: Umoja Kamaru
          5 out of 5 stars rating "umoja is amazing"
          Review posted by: umoja lover from memphis tn usa, Apr 06, 2010

          this production is a one of a kind show its also a family show for every one to see I heard that in 2010 Umoja will be celebrating its 11th anniversary its awesome its a must see

        • Event Name: Umoja Kamaru
          4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Another GR8 1"
          Review posted by: John B, from Memphis, TN USA, Mar 18, 2009

          Other some minor technical glitches, just anther great performance, but then it's not bragging if you back it up. And can you 'imagine' God and Jesus giving each other 'high 5s' Sunday evening?... Expand

        • Event Name: Umoja Kamaru
          "UmoJa (unity)"
          Comment posted by: Cayla Anderson from Memphis, Tn, Feb 13, 2008

          Hey my name is Cayla Anderson. This will be my second year dancing with Howard he is wonderful and when we say Unoja we really mean Unity because we are all one in the show. I LOVE UMOJA. So come and... Expand

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