Tani Diakite & The Afrofunksters Feat. Yawo Attivor at Cafe CODA

Every last Friday, we bring Tani Diakite & the AfroFunkstars to Coda for a TGIF treat!

This month, we have a special guest from Chicago: Yawo Attivor

Afrofunk from Togo west Africa..Yawo hails from a family of musicians well-known in Togo. After touring the United States and Europe with the International organization of Up With People in 1993 and 1995 Yawo formed the band Doliho with his cousin Ro Bezz Attivor on the Keyboard. The band released a self-titled album in 1997 and performed at various festivals in the midwest. Following the Doliho experience, Attivor moved to Minneapolis, MN and started a solo career with the Album "CELEBRATE ", followed by "Take out the Fences". Yawo's Afrofunk is an eclectic blend of funk with traditional rhythms from Togo and elements of jazz. In 2005 YAWO was one of 4 artists sel in the Minnesota for a Mc Fellowship. He has performed on various ccasions on the International Baazar Podium of the Minnesota State Fair. ...

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Every last Friday, we bring Tani Diakite & the AfroFunkstars to Coda for a TGIF treat!

This month, we have a special guest from Chicago: Yawo Attivor

Afrofunk from Togo west Africa..Yawo hails from a family of musicians well-known in Togo. After touring the United States and Europe with the International organization of Up With People in 1993 and 1995 Yawo formed the band Doliho with his cousin Ro Bezz Attivor on the Keyboard. The band released a self-titled album in 1997 and performed at various festivals in the midwest. Following the Doliho experience, Attivor moved to Minneapolis, MN and started a solo career with the Album "CELEBRATE ", followed by "Take out the Fences". Yawo's Afrofunk is an eclectic blend of funk with traditional rhythms from Togo and elements of jazz. In 2005 YAWO was one of 4 artists sel in the Minnesota for a Mc Fellowship. He has performed on various ccasions on the International Baazar Podium of the Minnesota State Fair.

Tani is a musical force who has inspired an entire community of artists. With his Kamale n’goni, a West African ancestor to the banjo, and his plaintive singing, he never fails to drop the deepest blues around.

Over the years, watching Tani and the Afrofunkstars perform has been a treat for many. You never know what’s going to happen or who will show up to play along with Tani and the band. Tani has been able to capture several performances over the years.

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