A rare opportunity to discover the joyful and exuberant devotional music and dance of the mysterious community of Sidi African-Indians from Gujarat, India. The Black Sidis of Gujarat are a Sufi community of East African origin that came to India eight centuries ago and made Gujarat their home. They carried with them an exceptionally rich musical tradition and kept it alive and flourishing through the generations, unknown to the rest of the world. Their native African music styles, melodic and rhythmic structures, lyrics and musical instruments have mingled with local influences to form this final symbolic representation of African-Indianness.

Experience the energy and joy that Sidi Goma brings to the stage with their music, drumming and dancing as the captivating and powerful sounds reveal this hidden African-Indian treasure. They are directed by hereditary leaders Iqbal Kamar Sidi (music) and Sabbir Kamar Sidi (dance).