“Making the world smaller—and better understood—one song at a time,” the women of Yeh Dede weave their voices into an intricate musical tapestry while their hands shuttle back and forth drawing polyrhythmic patterns and driving danceable rhythms from an array of drums and guided by the melodic ukulele and flute.  Strands from diverse traditions entwine as this multicultural band of gifted women lift our spirits along with their voices in richly layered and textured five-part harmonies.  Themes of peace and love emerge from the lush patterns traced a confluence of African, Middle Eastern, and Afro-Cuban traditions. Sacred community arises as the audience is moved to clap, sing, and dance along with the irresistible rhythms coaxed by strong and tender hands from Yeh Dede’s congas, shekere, djundjuns, cajon, djembe, and collective voice and heart.

Performers include:  Ariella Forstein, Kelsey Namara, Odilia Pacios, Mariposa Oxenberg, Donna Facto.