FOCUS ORGANIZATION return by popular demand with Yaye Dib Sabar , Abdoulaye Samb Minnjiaraby, Dj Africathy and an exclusive exhibition from the Award Winning painter Cinzia Mancini Art and the international photographer Sarah Hickson
YAYE DIB SABAR (West African Dance Company)
Nominated: BEST DANCE ACT - BEFFTA AWARDS 2014
The 'Sabar' is a traditional drum of the Wolof people of Senegal. It is usually played with one hand and one stick. Sabar music and dance is an important part of Senegalese culture and is enjoyed at social gatherings and celebrations, political and sporting events and in the popular music scene.
ABDOULAYE SAMB with full band: MINNJIARABY
Afro jazz, Blues, Mbalax
Minnjiaraby is a band founded in 2001 by Abdulaye Samb, guitarist singer composer from Senegal. His original music is inspired by Fula and Mandinka cultures among many others. The name of the band means "The love of mixing", which expresses the richness of senegalese traditions and ethnies. The music has grown from Abdulaye's travels, collaborations and researches in Africa and Europe. He is now based in London where he's working on his first album.
DOCUMENTARY
DJ AFRICATHY
Playing the best AFROBEAT, SOUKOUS, Hi-LIFE
VISUALS by Salvo LivectLab
EXHIBITIONS
CINZIA MANCINI "Artist of the year 2014"
The award winning painter CINZIA MANCINI showcasing her work about "African Women figures"
SARAH HICKSON
The international Photographer SARAH HICKSON will show a selection of images from a recent artistic residency in Senegal.
Best From Africa -Yaye Dib Sabar, Abdoulaye Samb and Minnjarabyand Dj Africathy
Richmix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London
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This event ended on Friday 5th of December 2014
This event ended on Friday 5th of December 2014
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£10 on the door or £8 in advance
£10 on the door or £8 in advance
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