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Rhythms of Life Series

The Rhythms of Life Series

Seeking to inspire an appreciation of all people through vibrant presentations of the arts

The Rhythms of Life Series is a vibrant succession of cultural performances providing hours of lively and interesting entertainment to the campus community. The performances in this series give true meaning to the word "diverse" as they feature a variety of music, dance, and storytelling from all regions of the world. All performances are free and open to the public. Rhythms of Life is sponsored by the Office of Educational Equity and Diversity Programs and the Student Activity Fee.

Upcoming Performers

African Soul International (See description and link in caption below.)

African Soul International will perform drumming and dances of West Africa in the 2022-23 Rhythms of Life Series at Penn State Behrend.

Credit: Courtesy of Performer
Cantrip (See description and link in caption below.)

Cantrip will perform Celtic music in the 2022-23 Rhythms of Life Series at Penn State Behrend.

Credit: Courtesy of Performer
John Jorgenson Quintet (See description and link in caption below.)

The John Jorgenson Quintet will perform Gypsy jazz in the 2022-23 Rhythms of Life Series at Penn State Behrend.

Credit: Courtesy of Performer
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company (See description and link in caption below.)

The Calpulli Mexican Dance Company will perform music and dances of Mexico in the 2022-23 Rhythms of Life Series at Penn State Behrend.

Credit: Courtesy of Performer
Black Umfolosi (See description and link in caption below.)

Black Umfolosi will perform songs and dances of Southern Africa in the 2022-23 Rhythms of Life Series at Penn State Behrend.

Credit: Courtesy of Performer
The Barefoot Movement (See description and link in caption below.)

The Barefoot Movement will perform bluegrass music in the 2022-23 Rhythms of Life Series at Penn State Behrend.

Credit: Courtesy of Performer

African Soul International
Drumming and Dances of West Africa
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building

Cantrip
Celtic Music
Friday, March 17, 2023
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building

John Jorgenson Quintet
Grammy Award-Winning Gypsy Jazz
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building

Previous Performers

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
Music and Dances of Mexico
Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Black Umfolosi
Songs and Dances of Southern Africa
Friday, October 21, 2022

The Barefoot Movement
Bluegrass Music
Thursday, November 17, 2022

Other Information

  • Past performances have featured Native Nations Dance Theater, Dragon and Lion Chinese Dancers, rhythms and blues, Celtic/Irish music, Indian sitar and tabla, Caribbean steel pans, indigenous Aztec music and dance, Romanian Gypsy music, Japanese taiko drums, Spanish flamenco, and much more.

  • Past Seasons

  • About the Series

  • Performance Photos

Contact Information

For more information about the series, please contact:
Andy Herrera, Director of Educational Equity and Diversity Programs.

1 Reed Union Building
4701 College Drive
Erie, PA 16563

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Phone: 814-898-7101
Fax: 814-898-6823
Email: [email protected]

Diversity and Multicultural Programs and Events

  • Black History Month
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Commemoration
  • Rhythms of Life Series

See Also

  • Educational Equity and Diversity Programs
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