Spoken Hand Brings the Beat to Bryn Mawr

The Spoken Hand Percussion Orchestra brings its powerful blend of Afro-Cuban, West African, Brazilian and Indian drumming to Bryn Mawr College's Goodhart Theater at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6.

A high-energy celebration of world music, Spoken Hand Percussion Orchestra unifies the beats and rhythms of North Indian tabla, Afro-Cuban bata, Brazilian samba and West African djembe music into one distinct and joyous sound — a symphonically textured fusion of traditional and contemporary drumming and vocals.

Two-time winner of Philadelphia City Paper's award for “Best World/Roots Music,” Spoken Hand has appeared at nearly every Philadelphia venue of note, including the Painted Bride Art Center, The Mann Center for the Arts, and the Welcome America Festival. The 12-member group is nationally recognized for its drumming and vocal collaborations with tabla master Zakir Hussain and hip-hop dance guru Rennie Harris and for its rousing performances at festivals, theaters, art centers and universities throughout the country.

Spoken Hand's "fabulous sonic textures … and sheer high energy shook the house," said the Philadelphia Inquirer.

The concert is free for Bryn Mawr, Haverford and Swarthmore students, faculty and staff. For the general public, single tickets are $18; senior tickets $15; student tickets $10; children 12 and under $5.

The performance by Spoken Hand is part of the College's 2006-07 Performing Arts Series. Subscription packages offer discounts, mix-and-match ticket flexibility and priority seating. For tickets and information, call the Office for the Arts at 610-526-5210.

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