Dinsdag 22 Februari 2011

This legendary band was formed in the late 1960's by guitarist Mamady "Djelike" Kouyate and singer Emile Soumah. They made some of the most beloved music of their generation. Now based in New York, Mamady Kouyate has decided to revive The Ambassadors. Every Wednesday night.

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Met haar project It Began In Africa geeft zangeres Tutu Puoane ruimte aan fantastische solisten uit haar geboorteland Zuid-Afrika, trompettist Marcus Wyatt en percussionist Tony Paco. Tutu Puoane werd geboren in een township bij Pretoria en groeide op in een muzikale familie, in een tijd dat jazz nog werd gezien als een vorm van rebellie tegen apartheid.

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Donso makes an interesting mix of traditional Malinese muziek and moderne electro. Tribal music meets Tiësto, as he would it describe himself. Donso is now on tour in Europe and will play in France, Italy and the UK. In the Uk, Donso will be joined by Seun Kuti and Egypt 80.

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The independent voice for black Africa, presents an unique contemporary African dance project: Desert Crossings. Choreographer Gregory Maqoma is regarded a visionary in his country of birth South Africa. The inspiration for Desert Crossings came from the backdrop of the red rock cliffs on the Devon coastline and is supported by UNESCO for the close work with the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Team.

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