A scene from the contemporary dance piece 'How Art Began' by Mounir Saeed, at the 14th edition of the Abidjan Performing Arts Market.

The Abidjan African Performing Arts Market: A stage for African music, theater and dance

Against the backdrop of Abidjan’s skyscrapers, the magnetic rhythm of zouglou fills the air. Two dancers weave multi-rhythmic choreography on stage, the brilliant voices of three women accompany the singer, and the percussion sets your heartbeat. Spotlights, grilled fish, fried plantains, and the reflections of the lights on the Ébrié Lagoon, which borders Ivory Coast’s […]

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