Yasuke Chapter 1

Yasuke, the new dance production by Cape Town company, Baba Yaya, explores the journey of Yasuke, famously known as the African Samurai. A powerful and iconic story of cultural hybridity, transformation, identity and resilience, the subject matter offers a rich palate for exploration, and unique compositional challenges.

Chapter 1 explores Yasuke’s tribal African origins and his capture by slave traders.
Chapter 2 sees his transition by ship through Asia and to Japan.

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