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"I don't know whether the performative actually transforms society, but this performance at least gives me faith in the potential of art in the world." – Julie Rongved Amundsen, Scenekunst.no
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- Harald Beharie
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Box 5
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Level 2 ≤ 95 db
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- Outside the museum, see practical information
Undersang, which premieres in Belgium, unfolds as a journey through landscape, ritual and performance. It begins with a collective walk through a park near Kanal and ends inside the museum, where seven performers form an increasingly intense guttural choir.
Drawing on Afro-Nordic diasporic narratives and perspectives on Blackness, nature and otherness, Harald Beharie explores the theme of belonging. Mythology, national-romantic ideals and science fiction converge in a world of ancient powers, while the body and queer imagination become tools for healing, mourning and celebration.
Undersang was created with the duo Karoline Bakken Lund and Veronica Bruce and musician Christian Beharie. Presented for the first time alongside Batty Bwoy and the Belgian premiere of Sweet Spot, it offers a rare opportunity to experience Beharie's full Trilogy across different spaces in and around Kanal.
Please note that the performance does not begin at Kanal. The work comprises a one-hour walk followed by a one-hour performance. Ticket holders will receive the starting point for the walk before the performance date. The route follows a park trail; suitable footwear and waterproof clothing are recommended. Bicycles cannot be taken on the walk. An alternative starting point will be communicated to visitors who cannot take part in the walk for accessibility reasons. The performance is not suitable for children. For assistance or questions, contact Luna Riche of the live arts production team at lriche@kanal.brussels.
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- Harald Beharie’s Trilogy: Batty Bwoy, Undersang, Sweet Spot at Kanal is made pos
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