Last month was an amazing month in the history of Music by Prudence. The film premiered on HBO, and was seen at film festivals all over the country: in Telluride, Colorado; Silver Spring, Maryland; Mendocino, California, and many other places. But what made last month extra special was Prudence Mabhena’s return to the US.

One of the most special moment was the opening night of the International VSA Festival, held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on June 6. VSA, the international organization on arts and disability, was founded more than 35 years ago by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith to provide arts and education opportunities for people with disabilities and increase access to the arts for all.

First, Prudence performed a rousing rendition of ‘Amazing Grace’.

Prudence also sang a traditional African song ‘Jike’l Emangweni’ (Dancing Along), accompanied by musicians Dominic Shodekeh Talifero and Jason Armstrong Baker.

Finally, Prudence delivered a rousing rendition of ‘Ipi Ntombi’ (Where’s My Lady).

For more information, visit www.vsarts.org

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