Rashida Bumbray

Rashida Bumbray is an accomplished curator, choreographer, and performer whose work intricately weaves African-American vernacular and folk traditions with contemporary art forms. Drawing from practices such as ring shouts, work songs, hoofing, and blues improvisation, Bumbray's performances serve as explorations of Black cultural expression and intergenerational healing. Her artistic approach is deeply influenced by the architectures of improvisation, surrender, and possession, reflecting a commitment to preserving and reimagining traditional Black performance practices.