MASKS:
A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING
MUSIC-VISUAL PERFORMANCE
The most influential emotions are not the ones we feel.
Especially the ones we don't recognize.
Some emotions don't speak. They settle beneath the skin, change our voice, our gaze, our closeness. We don't recognize them right away — yet they guide our decisions, our relationships, our silences.
A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing is an international musical-visual performance that explores the hidden mechanisms of emotions through masks, music, and movement: defense strategies, the need for control, the fear of intimacy, and the longing to belong. In this space, the mask doesn't conceal — it reveals, opening access to the unconscious layers of human experience and transforming emotion from an individual feeling into a shared journey.
The performance draws special energy from a collaboration with five musicians from Orchestre Jigeen Ñi, the first all-female instrumental ensemble from Senegal. Their music, which blends traditional West African rhythms with a contemporary stage presence, creates a living dialogue between music, body, and mask. The musicians will also perform a standalone concert at Druga godba.
The project, led by artist Inti Šraj, brings together creators from Senegal and Europe. Original music is composed by Jure Vlahovič, the visual and costume design is by Basque artist Ixone Ormaeche Gabilondo in collaboration with a tailoring school in Dakar, and the photography, video, and lighting design are by Borut Bučinel.
A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing raises the questions:
How does society shape the way we feel — and the way we show it?
What if the wolf doesn't even know it's a wolf?
What if it didn't disguise itself to deceive anyone — but to survive among others?
Co-production: Exodos Ljubljana and Druga Godba Ljubljana
Project partners: Grand Théâtre Dakar, Mcu Dakar, Ljubljana Puppet Theatre, and Kuga Studio.
Premiere: May 30, 2026 at 7 PM, Ljubljana Puppet Theatre
Admission €8.
Orchestre Jigeen Ñi
In a music world where the spotlight is often directed mainly at male voices, a gentle yet powerful revolution is being born in Senegal. It goes by the name Orchestre Jigeen Ñi — a unique and innovative musical ensemble from Dakar, made up entirely of female instrumentalists and vocalists. United by a shared dream, they seek to write a new chapter in the history of Senegalese and African music. Their music is full of feeling, sensuality, and powerful emotions, infused with the rhythms of diverse ethnic traditions and musical styles. With exceptional musicality and energy, they move between genres such as afro, blues, reggae, hip-hop, jazz, mbalakh, salsa, and zouk, creating a distinctive sound that bridges tradition and modernity.
Orchestra members:
Khady Dieng — keyboards
Aissatou Dieng — drums
Ndeye Cissé — traditional percussion (sabar, tamé)
Evora Vaz — bass guitar
Amina Sarr — vocals
The orchestra's story begins with the bold vision of Samba Diaitè, a cultural entrepreneur and advocate for women's rights and equal opportunities. Convinced that music is a powerful tool for changing social mindsets, he brought together a group of passionate, talented, and determined musicians ready to break established social patterns. From their collaboration, Jigeen Ñi was born — the first Senegalese orchestra composed entirely of professional female musicians.
In addition to their own concert projects, the orchestra also serves as a backing band, supporting singers who don't have their own ensemble and providing them with high-quality musical and stage accompaniment.
Jigeen Ñi's mission goes beyond music itself. The group believes that music is a powerful tool for social change, and through their work they promote social awareness, gender equality, and active citizenship. Their performances carry messages of hope, respect, solidarity, peace, and love.
Along the way, the members have faced prejudice, sexism, and financial obstacles. Yet it is precisely their perseverance and passion that have become an inspiration to many young girls who now see music as a space for their creativity and freedom.
Jigeen Ñi are not just an orchestra — they are a symbol of change. Through their work, they proudly raise the flag of African female musicians and open new horizons for future generations of women artists.
