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Dreaming Zenzile

The musical Dreaming Zenzile celebrates the legendary South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba. Written by and starring international jazz vocalist Somi Kakoma, the show is set during Makeba's last performance as she reflects on her life. Somi explains why she created the show, which features some of Makeba's best-known songs, and talks about Makeba as an inspiration for her own career.
Season 2021 Episode 11 Length 07:05 Premiere: 04/21/22

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Season 2021 Episodes

Off the Wall: Los Angeles
S2021 E17 Length 05:53 Premiere Date 07/20/22

Off the Wall: Miami
S2021 E16 Length 04:07 Premiere Date 07/05/22

Off the Wall: Denver
S2021 E15 Length 05:58 Premiere Date 06/17/22

Off the Wall: Philadelphia
S2021 E14 Length 06:03 Premiere Date 06/14/22

Immersive Art Inspiring Change
S2021 E13 Length 08:11 Premiere Date 05/25/22

A Brief History of the Countertenor
S2021 E12 Length 05:56 Premiere Date 05/06/22

Dreaming Zenzile
S2021 E11 Length 07:05 Premiere Date 04/21/22

Indigenous Enterprise
S2021 E10 Length 07:37 Premiere Date 04/05/22

Classical Music's Next Generation
S2021 E9 Length 08:57 Premiere Date 03/23/22

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker Across America
S2021 E8 Length 07:06 Premiere Date 12/08/21

Detroit Healing Memorial
S2021 E7 Length 05:23 Premiere Date 12/01/21

Broadway is Back
S2021 E6 Length 07:22 Premiere Date 11/15/21

Cleveland Orchestra Returns
S2021 E5 Length 04:15 Premiere Date 10/21/21

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Thriving
S2021 E4 Length 07:15 Premiere Date 08/11/21

Creating Drama on Social Media
S2021 E3 Length 05:41 Premiere Date 08/10/21

Latinx Voices Respond to the Moment
S2021 E2 Length 04:38 Premiere Date 07/21/21

New York is Burning
S2021 E1 Length 09:39 Premiere Date 06/26/21

Extended Preview
Preview Length 01:00 Premiere Date 05/12/21

Preview
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 04/23/21

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