International Studies Program Events

Performance and Conversation with

The Robben Island Singers

for more information and directions visit+
www.hullhousemuseum.org

Join us for an inspiring afternoon performance of songs and stories by the Robben Island Singers. Timothy Nxumalo; Thembinkosi Sithole and Phumlani Grant Shez were incarcerated with Nelson Mandela in the notorious Robben Island Prison in South Africa . From life in the townships, to torture and imprisonment, to the music that fed their spirits and carries them forward in a new South Africa, The Robben Island Singers open a window into the lives of ordinary soldiers and citizens struggling to form a new government and just society in their country.

The three ex-political prisoners from South Africa's struggle to end apartheid will engage audiences in their incredible journey. Their message -- courage to stand up for what you believe in; personal sacrifice in pursuit of a better future; and the need to teach forgiveness in order to heal and transform society.

Robben Island Singers
Tuesday, February 13
4-5:30pm, FREE
UIC Theatre, L-285
1044 W. Harrison

Co-sponsored by the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, Department of Performing Arts
at UIC, Gallery 400, Department of African-American Studies at UIC, International
Studies at UIC, and The Public Square at the Illinois Humanities Council.

To request additional accomodations
for the event call 312.413.5353