Vrijdag 25 Februari 2011

Gnawa is een 'diepzwarte’ muziekstijl ontstaan uit slavernij; een geestverwant van de Amerikaanse jazz en blues. In dit exclusieve dubbelconcert putten enkele ‘groten’ uit de jazz en wereldmuziek vrijelijk uit dit rijke muzikale palet. Met optredens van Majid Bekkas, Louis Sclavis, Aly Keita & Adama Dramé, Trevor Watts en Marockin' Brass (11 songs).

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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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Eind 2011 opent een nieuwe jazzclub in Rotterdam met jazz, soul, hiphop, funk & elektronica. Nu een voorproefje met de Britse altsaxofonist & rapper Soweto Kinch & Gregory Porter. Daarna DJs Leroy Rey, Thelonious & Soulpat. Kinch was ook betrokken bij het muziekprogramma in het Afrovibes Festival 2010 in Birmingham

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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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