That Different Beat

STILL HUNGOVER FROM THE NANTS INGONYAMAs and the bagithi babas from last week's show. The Lion King's spirited singing, dancing and rich, lively costumes that filled the theatre induced an equally rich, cathartic feeling in me right from the opening number.

Back at work on a warm overcast day, I dream of Africa.

Echoing the show's color and energy, fashion from socially responsible Suno and 20th century African masks from the LACMA Collection. I can almost hear the djembes in my head.

Suno Resort 2011, www.sunony.com and African masks from the LACMA Collection, collectionsonline.lacma.org