Vrijdag 04 Maart 2011

Van kleermaker tot internationaal geroemde muzikant. Na zijn comeback in de jaren '80 wordt hij in zijn thuisland Mali de koning van de Afrikaanse blues genoemd. Hij speelt samen met Madieye Niang (percussie) en Vincent Bucher (mondharmonica) ingetogen folksblues. Hij zal ondermeer nummers spelen van zijn nieuwe album 'Mali Denhou' dat verscheen onder het label 'Lusafrica''.

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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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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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