PARIS — On Saturday, June 19, Celebration Barn Theater will present Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm’s Summer Solstice Concert.
Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm, is a percussion and vocal ensemble that explores the heritage and rhythms of West Africa through original arrangements and compositions invoking ancient traditions of the drum.
Inanna was originally created by the participants of a drum class in Alna, Maine, some 20 years ago. Since that time, Inanna has recorded and released five, full-length albums and has performed at numerous percussion festivals and community events.
Inanna members have studied percussion with Karamo Sabally of Gambia, West Africa; John McDowell of the Afro-jazz fusion group Mamma Tongue; Yaya Diallo, master drummer from Mali and the author of “The Healing Drum;” Layne Redmond , author of “When the Drummers Were Women;” and Famoudou Konaté, one of the world’s best known and recognized djembe players.
Inanna is dedicated to the cultivation of peace and sharing among cultures through the power of music. It takes its name from an ancient Sumerian goddess, who reigned more than 4,000 years ago when it is believed drummers and dancers were predominantly women.
The concert will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and $8 for students and children. Call 743-8452. Seating is general admission. Celebration Barn Theater is located on Stock Farm Road, just off Route 117. For more information, visit www.CelebrationBarn.com.

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