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Saturday, February 11, 2017 • 7:30PM Kingsbury Hall Please turn off all cell phones, pagers and other noisemakers. The taking of photographs, and audio or video recordings is strictly prohibited.
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About The Nile Project The Nile Project is transforming the Nile conflict by inspiring, educating, and empowering an international network of university students to cultivate the sustainability of their ecosystem. The project’s model integrates music, education, dialogue, leadership, and innovation to engage students across disciplines and geographies. Music Program An expanding Collective of artists from the 11 Nile countries redefining principles of cross-cultural musical collaboration. Also a series of community choirs applying the same principles across the Nile Basin. University Program A suite of student activities including a yearlong fellowship program, university chapters and local community projects in cities across the Nile Basin. Network Program An international network of scholars, executives and policymakers focusing on developing collaborative solutions to food sustainability in the Nile Basin. For more information: nileproject.org facebook.com/nileproject twitter.com/nileproject
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Nile Background The Nile, one of the world’s most iconic rivers, has captivated the imagination of millions throughout time. Originating in two sources – Lake Victoria in East Africa and Lake Tana in the Ethiopian highlands – the 6,670-kilometer river flows northward through a diversity of climates, landscapes, and cultures before passing through Egypt and emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. Its 450 million inhabitants are projected to double within the next 25 years, placing an ever increasing demand for Nile water; water that is tied to all aspects of life - from the food on tables to the electricity that powers homes to people’s health. Even now, people living along the Nile are vulnerable to waterrelated hardships. At least five nations in the Nile Basin are facing water stress. Seven of the eleven Nile countries continue to suffer from undernourishment rates higher than 30%. Less than 10% of basin residents have access to electricity. The core issue at hand is how to peacefully allocate Nile Basin water among eleven nations with different needs and priorities, whose populations are all skyrocketing. This mounting resource scarcity has contributed to a geopolitical conflict between upstream and downstream riparian states. Tremendous political capital has been expended to draft the Nile Cooperative Framework Agreement, an international treaty to govern water distribution and infrastructure projects differently from the existing 1959 Egyptian-Sudanese treaty giving Egypt the majority water right annually. While the agreement has yet to win mutual consensus, the arduous negotiation process has exposed the deep-seated mistrust between countries, the absence of opportunities for citizen-led dialogue and the lack of a unified identity and vision for the future development of a shared Nile ecosystem. The Nile River Basin is wrought with political, environmental, economic, and social challenges requiring a new approach to better address the myriad challenges it faces. As regional tensions flare, the Nile Project offers a unique grassroots strategy to effectively mobilize thousands of people across the Nile Basin and beyond in constructive cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration.
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About the Artists
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About the Artists Adel Mekha: A widely respected Nubian percussionist and vocalist based in Cairo, Mekha’s knowledge of traditional Nubian rhythms and an expressive singing voice have brought him work with a wide range of ensembles and projects. Ahmed Omar: Born in Libya to an Eritrean father and Egyptian mother, it is no surprise that mixing cultures has become part of Omar’s creative output. Today, he plays bass for several leading Egyptian bands and organizes the AfriCairo festival and music project.
Photo Credit: Israel-Seoane-Gonzalez
Asia Madani: A Sudanese vocalist and percussionist residing in Cairo, Madani grew up surrounded by music with a father that played oud and a professional percussionist as a
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About the Artists brother. She is a captivating performer who has appeared at many international festivals. Dave Otieno: One of Kenya’s leading guitarists, Otieno is fluent in the Benga style common to the Lake Victoria region. He has toured throughout Africa and Europe and recently performed at the Folklife Festival at the Smithsonian, Washington D.C. Ibrahim Fanous: An Eritrean kraar player and vocalist based in London, Fanous began his vocal training at a young age in Eastern Sudan in three different languages—Arabic, Tegrenia and Amharic. He performs internationally throughout North Africa and Europe. Kasiva Mutua: Kenyan percussionist and singer Mutua may have learned drumming from her grandmother, but has developed her own knack for powerful beats. One of Kenya’s leading drummers, her expressive playing can tell a story on its own, or keep a band perfectly in the pocket. Micheal Bazibu: A member of Uganda’s leading traditional music and dance company, Ndere, for the past 17 years, Bazibu plays several traditional Ugandan stringed and percussion instruments with virtuosic grace. Mohamed Abozekry: Despite his tender years, this Egyptian oud player has a stunning command of his instrument, as well as an open THE NILE PROJECT
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About the Artists ear for other forms, skills that got him a recent album deal with Harmonia Mundi. Nader El Shaer: Born in the culturally rich town of Port Said, Egypt, El Shaer taught himself accordion and ney, only to fall in love with the tones of the kawala (end-blown cane flute) and its role in Arabic classical music. Saleeb Fawzy: Born in Minya, Egypt, vocalist and percussionist Fawzy has a deep knowledge of coptic church hymns and has toured throughout Europe and the Arab world. He is currently working on Tawasol project, helping people to learn through art.
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Selamnesh Zemene: Hailing from a long line of unique culture bearers in Northern Ethiopia,
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UtahPresents Thanks NANCY PEERY MARRIOTT THE STEINER FOUNDATION
for supporting this performance of The Nile Project
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About the Artists this young singer has brought her traditions to collaborations with indie darlings like Debo Band and The Ex.
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Steven “Sogo� Irambona: Born in Burundi, Steven Irambona started to play the guitar and sing at an early age. He is a World Bank Musical Ambassador for Burundi and a popular voice of the people. Irambona has lived in exile in the USA since 2015.
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Donors $25,000 + Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks University Guest House & Conference Center $10,000–$24,999 ArtWorks For Kids Hampton Inn & Suites Moutain West Small Business Finance Salt Lake City Arts Council Alice and Kevin Steiner Steven and Annette Suite $5,000–$9,999 Marney and Peter Billings Mike Ferro Robert and Mikelle Mansfield Mitchell Barlow & Mansfield Chrissy amd Kurt Micek George Q. Morris Foundation Dinesh and Kalpana Patel Foundation Prince Yeates & Geldzahler Utah Division of Arts & Museums $2,500–$4,999 Peter Ashdown Analecia and Zeke Dumke, IV Every Blooming Thing Goldman Sachs Lee and Audrey Hollaar Richard K. and Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation
Kenworth Sales Company M Lazy M Foundation Geoff and Jonette Mangum PacifiCorp Parsons Behle & Latimer Rocky Mountain Power Steiner Foundation Kyle Treadway and Greg Pedroza Donna and Michael Weinholtz Western States Arts Federation XMISSION Zions Management Services Company $1,000-$2,499 The Castle Foundation Equality Utah Foundation John and Ilauna Gurr $500–$999 Havilah Clarke Cosette Joesten Lori McDonald $250–$499 Troy and Paula D’Ambrosio Eric and Shellie Eide Janet and Ric Harnsberger Thelma Iker David and Lisa Kieda $100–$249 Carolyn Abravanel Brent and Cheri Andrus John and Mary Burger Robert Carney Mark Christison
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foundation Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Zach Emig Cynthia and Jeff Fleming John and Cathey Frederick Donald Gale David and Diana Gessel Robert and Mary Gilchrist Richard and Darlene Hirschi Brooke Horejsi Toni Hansen Michael Hilliard Pat and Boyer Jarvis Carolyn and Peter Kowalchik Robert Kraemer and Julia Barkmeier-Kraemer Lori Larsen Michael Lobb Deborah Magness Peter and Michelle Morgan Jeri and Richard Pugh Carolyn Rich-Denson John Robbins and Heather Ambrose Jordan Smith and Jennie Nicholls-Smith Jim and Krista Sorenson V. Randall and Susan Turpin Lauri Welch Jacqueline Wittmeyer and Christopher Hill And other anonymous donors
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BANFF FILM FESTIVAL• FEBRUARY 21-23
Kingsbury Hall The Banff Mountain Film Festival is an audience favorite! Three nights of outdoor films featuring hiking, skiing, kayaking, and some of the most spectacular views you can imagine. If you’re one of the few outdoor enthusiasts who haven’t attended yet, come and see for yourself why Banff is one of the best-selling events of our season!
THE CROSSROADS PROJECT • FEBRUARY 24-25
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LEONARDO MUSEUM Auditorium at The Leonardo The Crossroads Project brings the power of performance art to bear on one of the great conversations of our time: humanity’s growing lack of sustainability and the quest for truly meaningful response. Blending compelling and poetic science, evocative imagery and powerful music, the Fry Street Quartet and physicist Dr. Robert Davies explore the impacts of society’s unsustainable systems, Earth’s rapidly changing climate, and humanity’s opportunity for a new direction.
THE STINKY CHEESE MAN AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES MARCH 17-18 • Kingsbury Hall
Performed by the talented young actors of U of U Youth Theatre and based on the wildly popular Caldecott-winning book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, The Stinky Cheese Man turns the tradition of the fairy tale on its head. With fun music and witty narration, this play will entertain and delight the whole family!
KIMIKO: THE TREASURE HUNTER - 24 FRAMES MOVIE NIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 1 EDEN - 24 FRAMES MOVIE NIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1 RADICAL REELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 2 HUMANS OF NEW YORK - MUSE PROJECT KEYNOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 9 BLACK GRACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 22 DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL - 24 FRAMES MOVIE NIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . April 5 UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 14 PUCCINI’S “LA RONDINE” - UNIVERSITY LYRIC OPERA ENSEMBLE . . . . . . . . April 21-22 Tickets and information at utahpresents.org
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Sponsors
Nancy Peery Marriott
Thank you to the people of Salt Lake County for supporting Zoo, Arts and Parks
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Dinesh and Kalpana Patel Ezekiel Dumke, Jr. Kevin and Alice Steiner Lee and Audrey Hollaar
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UtahPresents Staff Brooke Horejsi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director John Armstrong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Events Manager Ashley Barentine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Technician Dennis Busch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Development Specialist Brooke Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Office Manager Janet Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Manager Ryan Ireland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Box Office Manager Sheri Jardine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Communications Manager Brian Jurena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Manager Joe Killian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound Engineer Keven Myhre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operations Director Jennie Nicholls-Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Director of Development Alex Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Event Manager Robin Wilks-Dunn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Engagement Manager Steve Wimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stage Manager
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Patron Information •
In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit and follow instructions given by theatre personnel and ushers. Auditorium exits are clearly marked with lighted exit signs above each door. Move away from the building to a safe place.
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Late-comers will be seated in accordance with the seating guidelines of the individual production.
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Cameras and recording devices are strictly forbidden unless permission for their use is authorized in writing by theatre management.
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Ticket office is located on the lower plaza at Kingsbury Hall, east of the main staircase. For ticket information, call 801-581-7100.
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Children under six are not admitted to performances. All patrons must have a ticket regardless of age. Lap sitting is not allowed.
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Lost and found is located in the ticket office or by asking the house manager. Please leave your name, phone number and description of the lost item with the ticket office (581-7100) or house manager.
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Disabled parking is located on the east side of Kingsbury Hall via Presidents Circle.
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Food and drink are not allowed in the auditorium.
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Please silence mobile phones, watches and any other noise-making devices.
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