El ritmo que nos libre: Das almas assassinadas aos espíritos vivos by Carrington Johnson ‘24, at CoLab at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus

Title: El ritmo que nos libre: Das almas assassinadas aos espíritos vivos by Carrington Johnson ‘24, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater & Music Theater

Performance Dates/Times: March 29 at 7 p.m. and March 30 at 3 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Exhibition Dates/Times: March 25-29 space open 10 a.m-6 p.m. daily

Description: El ritmo que nos libre: Das almas assassinadas aos espíritos vivos (The Rhythm that Frees Us:  From Murdered Souls to Living Spirits) is an immersive experience where rhythm becomes a tangible force for liberation, identity, and unity for all participants. This choreopoem draws inspiration from vibrant cultural traditions of Cuba, Brazil, Panama and Puerto Rico, where music and dance become expressions of political resistance, identity navigation, and connection for afro-descendant peoples. Follow as a lost community rediscovers their collective identity through a collection of artifacts, each piece an active memory and a living testament to the enduring spirit of communities uprooted and reborn. Audiences can explore the interactive installation of artifacts, stories, and rhythms and experiment with traditional sounds, learn from practitioners, contribute their own creative reimagination to the space, and connect with the past, celebrate the present, and envision a future where the Black body is no longer alone. This call to action is a reminder that in the face of displacement, rhythm remains a constant force in the struggle for liberation.

Accessibility: The CoLab is an accessible venue.Guests in need of access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at least one week in advance at lewiscenter@princeton.edu