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South African artist tours stunning work in US

October 16, 2009 By The Associated Press  CARLEY PETESCH (Associated Press Writer)

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — South African choreographer Gregory Maqoma began his first official U.S. tour this month with his evocative work "Beautiful Me," a solo piece that blends ancestral stomping and modern movement with sitar music and Indian dance.

He describes the dance as a conversation with world leaders, family and artists of the past and future. "Beautiful Me" will debut...

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