You rarely see him without his pork pie hat: Serge Aimé Coulibaly knows how to forge a distinctive identity for himself. The same applies to his dance productions, as music from the African continent infuses them with tremendous energy. Ten years ago, he created a landmark work in the dance world, dedicating it to the musician Fela Kuti and his social activism. With Kalakuta Republic, the former performer with Alain Platel and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui drew upon a pivotal moment in African history where politics and art converge.
He now brings a similar setup to the stage with Back to Kidal. Not only did the premiere take place at Montpellier’s venerable opera house—standing out as one of the undisputed highlights of this year’s festival—but the project also aimed to maintain the link between M ...
