Sunday, 27 February 2022

"Ngoma Dance" (1976) by Barbara Sykes and Michael Sterling


The work presented on this tape is one excerpt of three pieces in a live performance of dance, audio, and video synthesis. Originally conceived by Barbara Sykes and Michael Sterling in November, 1976, the ‘Ngoma Dance’ was a total interaction work with an electronic environment performed at the University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus.

Video synthesis: Barbara Sykes

Audio synthesis: Michael Sterling

Camera: Tom Defanti

Dancers: Tessie Daniels, Elaine Godfryd, Clifford Howard

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