ISAAC GASANGWA aka IZO DREAMCHASER
Capitol Theatre
Sinixt Nation and the Yaqan Nukiy (Ktunaxa) (Nelson)
Sept. 27 - Sept. 30 2024
September 27 - 29 2024, Isaac Gasangwa - Izo Dreamchaser had a wonderful and full weekend on Sinixt Nation and the Yaqan Nukiy (Ktunaxa) territory / Nelson, in collaboration with past Dance West Network Community Dance Connector and vocal artist Allison Girvan and the Lalin Vocal Ensemble! The singers dove into Izo’s movement and explored the larger themes of identity and belonging that are attached to Allison’s project, “Witness: Roots, Bark, & Branches”
"It really could not have been possible to choose 2 more diametrically opposed ways of expressing music than Afrobeats and the free style of my writing which, quite intentionally, does not rely on any overt rhythmic underpinnings. Isaac did an admirable job bridging the divide and Lalin and I loved experiencing this music through his eyes and ears!" Allison Girvan
"The immense value that he brought to the project was truly his open heart, generosity of spirit, and vulnerability" Allison Girvan