Recipient
Kulu Mele African Dance and Drum Ensemble
Founded in 1969, Kulu Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble preserves and presents the traditional dance and music of Africa and the African Diaspora, and celebrates contemporary African American culture. The company’s performance repertoire features authentic, traditional dance and drumming from West Africa, Cuba, and Brazil, as well as contemporary American hip hop. Kulu Mele performs throughout Philadelphia, tours nationally and internationally, and has performed at venues such as Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
