It’s fitting an American-based exhibition of contemporary West African masquerade would open in New Orleans. New Orleans with its own colorful history of masks, masquerade, costuming, public ...

The first presentation of its kind, New African Masquerades offers a rare look into contemporary West African masquerade by contextualizing the works of individual artists within a range of social ...

The New Orleans Museum of Art's 'New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations' presents the work of four artists who create ensembles for masquerading societies in West Africa.

The exhibit, which will tour several American and African locations once its NOMA run concludes on Aug. 10, is a model of cross-continental collaboration.

On Friday, Aug. 2, Troupe Da Da will showcase West African dance and music on The Oval’s main stage from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Troupe Da Da performs authentic African dance and singing in ...

In a joyful expression of West African culture through dance, music and storytelling, the youth and professional dance companies from Thiossane West African Dance Institute will showcase the ...