Woensdag 30 Maart 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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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.

mandingo ambassadors at my space

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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Bijzondere minimal music van Steve Reich, Terry Riley, LaMonte Young en Philip Glass. De muziek van de Monts Mandara in Kameroen loopt als een subtiele rode draad door het festival. In hun muziek hoor je fluiten en zingen op een manier die de volbloed minimalist jaloers maakt. Op de openingsavond wordt de documentaire over de Monts Mandara van filmmaker Miranda van der Spek getoond.

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