Her Tribal Roots – Collective

Her Tribal Roots is a collective of emotive and compassionate interdisciplinary artists.

At its ‘root’ or foundation, the collective creates from an inquisitive place: “How can empathy and emotional awareness of ourselves and others inform our artistry?” “How can we make our artistic practice and production more accessible and inclusive?” “How can we better nourish our fellow artists, audiences, and the land on which we reside?” “How can we be mindful and respectful in how we include both the cultures and people from which we draw inspiration?” Together, they have created a harmonious balance of practice and shared vision. Their creativity breathes in the contribution of vocal arrangements; the offering of Afro-Latin and Dancehall fusion movement; the soulful intertwining of Afro-contemporary, street dance, and poetry; the playful addition of clowning; the deep love for the rhythms, movements, and expression rooted in the history of the African Diaspora; and the ability to effortlessly facilitate and play with many types of intermodal connection.

Some of their credits include dancing, choreographing, and creative directing for performances curated by Vines Festival, Nelson Mural Festival, Shooting Gallery Series, the Surrey Art Gallery, and Museum of Anthropology; for Vancouver’s underground cypher staple: “Stew Jams”; for the summer AfroMad Festival; for international Afrobeats artist, Nanya; opening for world-famous AfroB and BurnaBoy; sitting on panels for the Reach Gallery and the City of Vancouver, and continually cultivating community through free workshops and free weekly interdisciplinary art sessions at the Dusty Flowerpot. Through dance, expression, and radical kindness, Her Tribal Roots strives to pay homage to the cultures and people who have influenced their artistic journeys and to foster connection between communities and with the natural world.

Follow them on social media: 

Her Tribal Roots | @hertribalroots

Alyssa Amarshi (Dancer and Creative Director) | @alyssamarshi

Kt Karjala (Vocals) | @rosie.thornbush

Ariane Custodio (Dancer) | @ariane.vanessa

Marisa Gold (Dancer) | @feeltheall

Jean David Muco (Drummer) | @jd.illa 

Tawahum Bige (Poet for Her Tribal Roots) | @tawahum