Secret Salon Series
We are delighted to announce our Secret Salon Series, offering immersive cultural experiences that merge art, education, science, music, and nature in unexpected ways. Events are held at Secret Headquarters, our beautiful studio in East Vancouver, home to hundreds of enchanting lanterns as seen at our Annual Winter Solstice Festival.
Black Wings: They Say The People Can Fly
April 8 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm PDT
Overview
Watch and listen as shayna-adjowa’s dynamism, musicality, and embodied storytelling brings to life the captivating lore of Flying Africans.
Event Description
"They Say the People Can Fly" is a sweeping oral storytelling piece rich with Afro-diasporic folklore, folk history, rhythm and song. Watch and listen as shayna-adjowa’s dynamism, musicality, and embodied storytelling prowess brings to life the captivating lore of Flying Africans: captured, enslaved, and remembering their wings. Runtime: variable: 50 -75 mins (+ intermission as needed)
Event Notes / Be Prepared:
Tickets are available by sliding scale: $20-$40. Suggested admission: $25.
Doors open at 6:30 PM and the event will start promptly at 7:00 PM. Please do your best to be on time as late arrivals will be disruptive to activities in progress.
We thank you for your support!
Your donation contributes directly to supporting our programming to continue ongoing learning and cultural sharing. If you have financial barriers preventing you from purchasing a ticket, please email admin@secretlantern.org and we will do our best to accommodate. We thank you for your support!
Artist Bio:
Shayna Jones (she/her) is an award winning actor, a playwright, a folklorist, and a multi-disciplinary spoken word artist specializing in the traditional oral storytelling of African and Afro-Diasporic lore.
As a professionally trained performer, vocalist, and fine mover, Shayna has crafted performances for countless audiences across Canada featuring Afro-centric Folk History, Folklore and Contemporary Experience. Learn more about Shayna and her work at:
