The Story
Yasuke - The Legend of the Black Samurai  is an original musical, blending historical events with fictional elements, set in 16th Century Feudal Japan, chronicling the journey of Yasuke, an African man from Mozambique, who rises to respect and honor in the disciplined Samurai culture, overcoming cultural barriers and discovering his true potential. The theatrical experience incorporates Japanese folk theater, songs, dance, poetry, fight-choreography, taiko drumming, shadow theater and film score music.