Abstract 2017 Oscar Romero Award Pre-Program2017 Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award Pre-Program Silencing Opposition: Human Rights Violations in BurundiJoin Former US Ambassador to Burundi, Robert Krueger in conversation with Tony Tate, Program Officer for Sub-Saharan Africa at the Fund for Global Human Rights and Dr. Methode Butoyi, Certified Family Wellness Instructor and Training Specialist at the Alliance for Multicultural Community Services, moderated by Dr. Kerry Ward,...

Abstract The Rothko Chapel presents the Songs for Justice series, featuring concerts and conversations exploring the power of music in furthering social justice movements and addressing today’s inequities and injustices. Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited will perform deep mbira anthems, rollicking township dance grooves, and refracted glimmers of reggae, RandB, and African jazz on the Plaza to conclude this program series.About the presenter Affectionately known to the world as the...

Abstract In observation of the Summer Solstice, the Rothko Chapel will be open from sunrise to sunset (approximately 6:20am-8:25pm). In addition, the Chapel hosts a sunrise Vedic fire ceremony and yoga, and Marimba music at sunset.Yogis have used Vedic Fire ceremonies with Sanskrit chanting for thousands of years as a tool for personal and planetary healing. The ceremony starts with 10 minutes of chanting powerful Sanskrit mantras, followed by 15 minutes of silent meditation, and ends...

Abstract Vivalda Dula Suggested donation $10Accompanied by her band, singer and percussionist Vivalda Dula will take listeners on an exploration of her native Angola through her gift of song and storytelling. Mirroring the diversity of Angola, Dula's music travels through Kizomba, Semba, and Jazz. Her fresh and light sound marries the Afro- Angolan music sung in Kimbundu, Humbundu (Bantu languages from Angola), Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Vivalda began professionally her artistic...

Abstract Baba Ifalade and D.R.U.M. on the Chapel Plaza Suggested donation $10D.R.U.M. is an award-winning African percussion ensemble led by Baba Ifalade (Alafia Gaidi), lead vocalist and performer, and practitioner of African traditional religion and culture. D.R.U.M. stands for Divine Rhythm, United Motion. The group has won the Houston Press’s “Best World Beat Band” on numerous occasions. Their hour-long, family-friendly performance of African and African-diaspora music will include...