Join your fellow Penn Alumni as we discover the joyful and exuberant devotional music and dance of the hidden and mysterious community of Sidi African-Indians from Gujarat, India.

The Sidis of Gujarat are a tribal Sufi community of East African origin that came to India eight centuries ago and made Gujarat their home. They carried with them their exceptionally rich musical tradition and kept it alive and flourishing through the generations, unknown to the rest of the world. Their native African music styles, melodic and rhythmic structures, lyrics, and musical instruments have mingled with local influences to form this unique symbolic representation of African-Indian-ness.

Prior to the show a member of the Penn faculty will lead us in a conversation and after the show we'll be joined by the performers for a reception. The troop is in town for one night only so this is truly an event you don't want to miss!

Date: Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Time: Show begins at 8:00PM
Location: Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cost: Members: $20.00, Non-Members: $25.00
Registration: Click here for tickets!