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🇬🇭 SIMPA 🇬🇭 New York City come experience the booty-shaking phenomenon from the northern region of Ghana. Studio Simpa w/ @yawuzaalhassan & @modrums.music Live at @judsonchurchnyc on Wed Oct 14 at 7:30pm Free entry to all! See Is Believing Simpa group of Nyanshegu community. Video recorded by Morgan Greenstreet in Tamale, Ghana in 2023. See Is Believing Simpa group of Nyanshegu community. Video recorded by Morgan Greenstreet in Tamale, Ghana in 2023. See Is Believing Simpa group of Nyanshegu community. Video recorded by Morgan Greenstreet in Tamale, Ghana in 2023. See Is Believing Simpa group of Nyanshegu community. Video recorded by Morgan Greenstreet in Tamale, Ghana in 2023. Gingani Gawani - Yelmangli Video from DAGBANG SIMPA WAA on YouTube. Dickson Gawani - So Tinha Video from DAGBANG SIMPA WAA on YouTube. Yaa Naara - Dagorili Video from DAGBANG SIMPA WAA on YouTube. Bala Zaaku - Da Nyuribi Tuuba Video from DAGBANG SIMPA WAA on YouTube. Yaa Naara - Aguro Video from Sulemana Sumaila on YouTube. DJ Ebony on synths in his studio in Nyankpala. Video recorded by Morgan Greenstreet in Tamale, Ghana in 2023. Studio Simpa collects tracks from the past decade of the neo-traditional Dagomba dance genre, modernized traditional percussion dance - produced by Mohamed “Ebony” Fuseini, recording drums on his phone and recreating the sound of traditional music via FL Studio. Collaborating with “Gawani”, flashy singers from the surrounding villages and local VCD producers, Ebony created hyper-electronic versions of simpa for the local video market, complete with suggestive videos of women shaking their hips - light cultural transgression in the predominantly Muslim Dagomba North. Studio Simpa released July 17th as the debut vinyl release of @autotunetheworld as a label, building from the foundation of the long-running Autotune the World cassette series and NTS Radio show, initiated by Sahel Sounds’ Christopher Kirkley. Yawuza Alhassan is a dancer, musician and culture worker from Dagbon, Northern Ghana who grew up performing simpa alongside other Dagomba social dances including Bamaya and Jera. He lives in the Bronx and leads th by @judsoncommons
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The Bantanba… As a child this was the most anticipated part of any performance I went to. To share the stage with the great artist who inspired me was necessary for my development, and is a huge part of our culture! Huge thank you to those who came to our series at the @judsonchurchnyc ! This is a part 1 of the 4 part recap!!! 📸: @urbanessenceproductions #dance #cypher #culture #westafricandance #viral by @judsoncommons
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9 days ago
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NEXT WEDNESDAY - An evening of fresh new works are in the cards for this October’s session of the Big Bang WIP! 💥🪐☄️🃏 We’re so excited about this lineup of artists - join us at 6:30pm for our live casting session or simply enjoy a community meal courtesy of Judson Arts. Readings start at 7:30pm - all free, no RSVP’s necessary! 🔭 We hope to see you there!! #theatre #nyc #screenwriting #playwriting taken in Judson Memorial Church - New York City by @judsoncommons
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We are delighted to host this world premiere performance at our sanctuary. It is always a pleasure and an honor to be part of historic moments for artists and to serve as a launchpad for artists at any midpoint or beginning of their experimental careers. Join us for what promises to be a truly tantalizing experience. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow for Manoeuvre 37” Choreographed & Directed by @shoylibb Performed and featuring @ben_green & @shoylibb WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30th 2026 FREE FREE FREE Doors + Free Food: 6:30pm | Art: 7:30pm Judson Memorial Church 55 Washington Square south New York, NY 10012 Enter at 243 W Thompson street Manoeuvre 37” is a dance-theatre work which explores a fractured identity that longs to merge with itself once again. Artist: Kyle Carr Scheurich & Ben Green Part of Judson Art Wednesdays (JAW) @judsoncommons @judsonchurchnyc taken in Judson Memorial Church - New York City by @judsoncommons
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Calling all massive to the house of God. GROOVY GROOVY presents 𝑨 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒆 at Judson Memorial Church @judsonchurchnyc. Live in New York City on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. We’ll transform Judson’s main sanctuary into a groovy playground. The evening opens up with a free meal around sunset. At the hour, Kia Islam will guide a groundation comprised of gentle sound, movement and breath, softening the body-mind vessel to receive the gospel — served in form of booty-shaking African music magic. Yawuza Alhassan & modrums will present a live hybrid Studio Simpa performance, celebrating the release of the compilation Studio Simpa: Digital Dance Music on VCD from Dagbon, Northern Ghana. Akanbi closes out the session with a DJ set. Really good music will be in abundance. Your presence in marking this special occasion is bigly required. Come & play. Free entry to all. Please consider leaving a donation. Early arrival is highly recommended for the full immersive experience. PROGRAM 6:30 PM : Doors + Free Food 7:30 PM : Breathe & Movement Groundation w/ Kia Islam 8:15 PM : Studio Simpa Live Performance w/ Yawuza & modrums 9:15 PM : Dance Dance Dance w/ Akanbi NOTES TOWARDS IS A LIVE PERFORMANCE SERIES FOR BIPOC PRACTICES — Curated by Arien Wilkerson. Poster designed by @tontonmukuna WWW.GROOVYGROOVY.CLUB taken in Judson Memorial Church by @judsoncommons
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BUT NOW YOU MUST PUT ASIDE ALL SUCH THINGS AS THESE 9.23 Judson Church 6:30 doors 7:30 show Video by: @lauracarella 🤎⛪️🪽 taken in Judson Memorial Church - New York City by @judsoncommons
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20 days ago
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💥 We’re BACK! 💥 Big Bang is back in session starting TONITE! WEDNESDAY, 9/16 with a lineup of works in progress ready to rock your world. 🪐 Join us NOW! for our community dinner and live casting session, with readings to follow at 7:30pm Doors are already open!! 💋💋💥💖🥹 Whether you’re a first-timer or you’ve been around our orbit once before, we hope wait to see you there! 🚀🚀 taken in Judson Memorial Church - New York City by @judsoncommons
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25 days ago
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NEW WORK ANNOUNCEMENT! 9.23.26 Judson Memorial Church Doors 6:30 // Show 7:30 FREE w DINNER PROVIDED BUT NOW YOU MUST PUT ASIDE ALL SUCH THINGS AS THESE Pots and Kettles. Black. Blackity. Black. We attend Service. A wedding, a memorial, a revival, a shower, an exorcism, and on, and on. By: Ime Soul Collaborator: sapphire Image Credit: Spencer Vazquez @spencevaz Huge thank you to Arien Wilkerson for including me in the Notes Towards Series. @ariaztro Thank you to Faith Williams for Vocal Coaching. @faith_amrapali This work is a part of Judson Arts Wednesdays (JAW) taken in Judson Memorial Church - New York City by @judsoncommons
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“Manoeuvre 37” is a dance-theatre work which explores a fractured identity that longs to merge with itself once again. Featuring performance by @ben_green & @shoylibb Choreography/direction by Kyle Carr Scheurich DATE: September 30, 2026 (doors 6:30 // show 7:30) LOCATION: Judson Memorial Church (Meeting Room) FREE FREE FREE Part of Judson Art Wednesdays (JAW) Zoom in for more info by @judsoncommons
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Today is the Day! Last class for now, but ill be back soon❤️🔥 West African Dance 7:30-9:30pm @judsonchurchnyc 243 Thompson st, Pay what you can, All Ages, All Levels, Open to the Public!! rsvp link in @khasso_arts bio! With @culturalsolidarity @blacktransmutualaid and sponsored by @judsoncommons #dance #nycdance #danceclass #westafricandance #community taken in Judson Memorial Church - New York City by @judsoncommons
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West African Dance •Sept 1st 7:30-9:30pm • @judsonchurchnyc 243 Thompson St New York, NY 10012 $5-$25 Donations You can RSVP at the link in @khasso_arts bio! #dance #culture #danceclass #westafricandance #nycdancers by @judsoncommons
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Tuesday is the new Thursday!!🫣 We had to reschedule, but that just gives us more time to get ready! Tues•Sept 1st• 7:30-9:30pm @judsonchurchnyc 243 Thompson st New York, NY RSVP at link in @khasso_arts bio! taken in Judson Memorial Church - New York City by @judsoncommons
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