African Tradition
Photo: Dancers step and twirl white cloths during a traditional African dance.
Dancers step and twirl white cloths during a traditional African dance.
Farewell, Oh Farewell
Photo: A chorus gathers to sing "Goodbye Song" by Cynthia Erivo.
A chorus gathers to sing "Goodbye Song" by Cynthia Erivo.
Reaching Up and Back
Photo: Camille Wyatt dances a solo to "This Bitter Earth" by Dinah Washington.
Camille Wyatt dances a solo to "This Bitter Earth" by Dinah Washington.
Story of Migration
Photo: Yenny Giron interprets Jacqueline Woodson's poem, "The Great Migration."
Yenny Giron interprets Jacqueline Woodson's poem, "The Great Migration."
Poetry by Foss
Photo: Kayla Melendez recites "Without Freedom Still," a poem written by Raymond A. Foss.
Kayla Melendez recites "Without Freedom Still," a poem written by Raymond A. Foss.
Family Time
Photo: The Robinsons gather around the couch to reflect on their family history.
The Robinsons gather around the couch to reflect on their family history.
Man in White
Photo: De'Andre Johnson belts a tune while the Sankofa cast dances along.
De'Andre Johnson belts a tune while the Sankofa cast dances along.
Sly and The Family Stone Hit
Photo: Roshawyna Chambers and fellow cast members hit the high notes of "It's a Family Affair," by Sly and The Family Stone.
Roshawyna Chambers and fellow cast members hit the high notes of "It's a Family Affair," by Sly and The Family Stone.
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised!"
Photo: Ingrid Ellis, Mariama Kanteh, and David Diouf present an interpretation of Gil Scott Heron's poem, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised."
Ingrid Ellis, Mariama Kanteh, and David Diouf present an interpretation of Gil Scott Heron's poem, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised."
Memories of Grandma
Photo: Che Moorhead sings a rendition of "Grandma's Hands" by Bill Withers.
Che Moorhead sings a rendition of "Grandma's Hands" by Bill Withers.
Afro Pop II
Photo: Afro Pop dancers swing to the beat of Burushaga.
Afro Pop dancers swing to the beat of Burushaga.
"The Beauty of Black"
Photo: Vera Afenyo imparts the message of Margaret Burroughs's poem, "The Beauty of Black."
Vera Afenyo imparts the message of Margaret Burroughs's poem, "The Beauty of Black."
In Honor of Donna Summer
Photo: Alanna Sibrian struts across the stage as she performs "On the Radio" by Donna Summer.
Alanna Sibrian struts across the stage as she performs "On the Radio" by Donna Summer.
Star at the Disco
Photo: Geovany Rivera leans back as he belts "Disco Inferno" by The Trammps.
Geovany Rivera leans back as he belts "Disco Inferno" by The Trammps.
Revival Church
Photo: Pastor De'Andre Johnson conducts the choir as they sing a gospel medley.
Pastor De'Andre Johnson conducts the choir as they sing a gospel medley.
Ripped Jeans and Purple Light
Photo: The Sankofa cast grooves to the beat of "Lose Control" by Missy Elliot.
The Sankofa cast grooves to the beat of "Lose Control" by Missy Elliot.
Dreamgirls Anthem
Photo: Abby Russell, De'Andre Johnson, and Camille Wilson hold hands as they sing the song "Family," from the motion picture "Dreamgirls."
Abby Russell, De'Andre Johnson, and Camille Wilson hold hands as they sing the song "Family," from the motion picture "Dreamgirls."
In the Spotlight
Photo: Yenny Giron and Faith Bentley model traditional African clothing.
Yenny Giron and Faith Bentley model traditional African clothing.
Black National Anthem
Photo: Sankofa concludes with the traditional singing of the Black National Anthem.
Sankofa concludes with the traditional singing of the Black National Anthem.