Ailey II in Yannick Lebrun's Saa Magni Photo by Nir Arieli
Repertory
Saa Magni
COMPANIES
CHOREOGRAPHER
WORLD PREMIERE
Wayne Theatre, Waynesboro, VA, 2019
MUSIC
Oumou Sangaré*
COSTUMES
Female design by Grace Yeboah Ofori. Male design by Jermaine Terry
LIGHTING
Abby May
RUN TIME
- 7 minutes
In the intimate Saa Magni (pronounced 'SAH MAHg-knee')—the title means "death is terrible"—Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company member Yannick Lebrun delivers a passionate duet filled with the angst and fear that comes along with the mourning process. One dancer portrays a lamented soul, while the other provides strength and solace. Set to music by Malian singer Oumou Sangaré, Lebrun's movement is long and reaching with striking lines and full-bodied lifts.
Ailey II in Saa Magni
Behind the Scenes of Saa Magni
Music Credits
"Saa Magni" from the album Ko Sira, published by World Circuit Records.
Funders
The premiere of Saa Magni was made possible by an anonymous donor.
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Hero Credit: Photo Nir Arieli