MAY 2021
“DUETS” is a series of 10 short videos that explore Jamii's season theme "How do we mix?". We invited 10 artists who didn't know each other, and paired musicians with dancers to explore this theme through a mini-creative process that saw the making of these short videos within an afternoon of magic. From Flamenco to hip hop to Opera, the Balkan trumpet, Slam Poetry and more, watch as each artists pair "mix" their artistic paths together!
As part of Jamii’s 2021 season titled LOOKS LIKE US, we continue exploring one of the foundational values of the Esplanade neighbourhood: the concept of “mix” - as written in the City of Toronto site-plan for our beloved neighbourhood.
Even though it is now considered normal to celebrate each other’s cultural heritage, do we actually celebrate intercultural mixing, and if so, how? Can we bring our cultures together while retaining our cultural traditions, sense of identity and uniqueness? Our hope is that “DUETS" will continue engaging artists and audiences with questions around representation and belonging, and ignite conversations. Welcome to the journey.
“DUETS”
Concept by Isorine Marc
Produced and presented by Jamii
Supported by Canada Council for the Arts
In partnership with Canadian Stage
GUEST ARTISTS: Waleed Abdulhamid, Heidi Strauss, Atri Nundy, Michael Louis Johnson, Mahlikah Awe:ri, Teiya Kasahara, Meryem Alaoui, Edz, Aline Morales, Carmen Romero.
Videography/Editing: Ana Maria Higuera and Alejandra Higuera
Stage manager/Sound by Amye Sagar
Jamii Team is Mira Ghabiel, Jasmin Linton, Isorine Marc, DeeAnn Sagar
Filmed in the Esplanade neighbourhood, Toronto - May/June 2021
“DUETS - No. 1”
Co-created and co-directed by Ana Maria Higuera,Teiya Kasahara, Isorine Marc, Heidi Strauss
Performed by Teiya Kasahara, Heidi Strauss
Music by Teiya Kasahara
Choreography by Heidi Strauss
Filmed by Ana Maria Higuera
Stage manager/Sound by Amye Sagar
Edited by Alejandra Higuera, Ana Maria Higuera
“DUETS - No. 2”
Co-created and co-directed by Waleed Abdulhamid, Ana Maria Higuera, Atri Nundy, Isorine Marc
Performed by Waleed Abdulhamid, Atri Nundy
Music by Waleed Abdulhamid
Choreography by Atri Nundy
Filmed by Ana Maria Higuera
Stage manager/Sound by Amye Sagar
Edited by Alejandra Higuera, Ana Maria Higuera
“DUETS - No. 3”
Co-created and co-directed by Michael Louis Johnson, Ana Maria Higuera, Isorine Marc, Carmen Romero
Performed by Michael Louis Johnson, Carmen Romero
Music by Michael Louis Johnson
Choreography by Carmen Romero
Filmed by Ana Maria Higuera
Stage manager/Sound by Amye Sagar
Edited by Alejandra Higuera, Ana Maria Higuera
Supported by Rama Gaming House
“DUETS - No. 4”
Co-created and co-directed by Alejandra Higuera, Waleed Abdulhamid, Isorine Marc, Heidi Strauss
Performed by Waleed Abdulhamid & Heidi Strauss
Music by Waleed Abdulhamid
Choreography by Heidi Strauss
Filmed by Alejandra Higuera
Stage manager/Sound by Amye Sagar
Edited by Alejandra Higuera & Ana Maria Higuera
“DUETS - No. 5”
Co-created and co-directed by Alejandra Higuera, Meryem Alaoui, Isorine Marc, Aline Morales
Performed by Meryem Alaoui & Aline Morales
Music & Vocals by Aline Morales
Choreography by Meryem Alaoui Filmed by Alejandra Higuera
Stage manager/Sound by Amye Sagar
Edited by Alejandra Higuera & Ana Maria Higuera
“DUETS - No. 6”
Co-created and co-directed by Alejandra Higuera, Mahlikah Awe:ri, Enml'ga't Saqama'sgw, Isorine Marc, Carmen Romero
Performed by Mahlikah Awe:ri, Enml'ga't Saqama'sgw & Carmen Romero
Songs and slam poetry by Mahlikah Awe:ri, Enml'ga't Saqama'sgw
Choreography by Carmen Romero Filmed by Alejandra Higuera
Stage manager/Sound by Amye Sagar
Edited by Alejandra Higuera & Ana Maria Higuera
Supported by Rama Gaming House
“DUETS - No. 7”
Co-created and co-directed by Alejandra Higuera, Atri Nundy, Isorine Marc, Michael Louis Johnson
Performed by Atri Nundy & Michael Louis Johnson
Music performed by Michael Louis Johnson
Choreography by Atri Nundy
Filmed by Alejandra Higuera
Stage manager/Sound by Amye Sagar
Edited by Alejandra Higuera & Ana Maria Higuera
“DUETS - No. 8”
Co-created and co-directed by Ana Maria Higuera, Edz Gyamfi , Isorine Marc, Aline Morales
Performed by Edz Gyamfi & Aline Morales
Music & Vocals by Aline Morales
Choreography by Edz Gyamfi Filmed by Ana Maria Higuera
Stage manager/Sound by Amye Sagar
Edited by Alejandra Higuera & Ana Maria Higuera
“DUETS - No. 9”
Co-created and co-directed by Alejandra Higuera, Mahlikah Awe:ri, Enml'ga't Saqama'sgw, Isorine Marc, Meryem Alaoui
Performed by Mahlikah Awe:ri, Enml'ga't Saqama'sgw & Meryem Alaoui
Words & Vocals by Mahlikah Awe:ri, Enml'ga't Saqama'sgw
Choreography by Meryem Alaoui
Filmed by Alejandra Higuera
Stage manager/Sound by Amye Sagar
Edited by Alejandra Higuera & Ana Maria Higuera
“DUETS - No. 10”
Co-created and co-directed by Alejandra Higuera, Waleed Abdulhamid, Isorine Marc, Heidi Strauss
Performed by Waleed Abdulhamid & Heidi Strauss
Music by Waleed Abdulhamid
Choreography by Heidi Strauss
Filmed by Alejandra Higuera
Stage manager/Sound by Amye Sagar
Edited by Alejandra Higuera & Ana Maria Higuera
