When He Walked Barefoot in Tribal Cloth, the Crowd Was Confused—But Moments Later, His Performance Stirred the Spirit of a Nation
When the vast performance hall gradually darkened, a hush fell over the audience so complete it felt almost tangible. Into that silence stepped a lone figure. He was barefoot, his upper body uncovered, his form wrapped in a striking piece of traditional fabric that immediately set him apart from anything the audience had seen that…