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Conversations with a Continent: Somalia
January 21, 20097:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: 92nd Street Y at 1395 Lexington Avenue, Warburg Hall
For a second year, participants of Conversations with a Continent are introduced to African art and culture and the contemporary realities of life in North America and Africa. Each session, devoted to a specific country, fosters a dialogue among audience members, scholars, artists, policy-makers and Africans living in the United States. Co-presented with the 92nd Street Y.
Somalia is situated in the Horn of Africa, along the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. The Somali people share a common language and are organized into clan families and a culture that is strongly focused on Islam and poetry. It is among the world's poorest countries, and has suffered from prolonged internal warfare.
Series Subscription: $200
Each Session: $25/$20 for Museum for African Art members
Please visit the 92nd Street Y's website to purchase tickets. Members, please call 212-415-5500 to order.
Conversations with a Continent is co-sponsored by the Museum for African Art and the 92nd Street Y.
Conversations with a Continent is supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
