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Free Event! An At Home Conversation: Hassan Hakmoun With Mike Rivard at World Music Institute

Courtesy of Kate Winn | Posted on March 30, 2021

Where

World Music Institute
68 Jay St
Brooklyn, NY
Map
(212) 545-7536

Free Event! An At Home Conversation: Hassan Hakmoun With Mike Rivard at World Music Institute

When

Thu, April 1, 2021
6:00 pm

Musicians

Mike Rivard
bass, acoustic

About

Experience longtime WMI friend and legendary Moroccan Gnawa master musician Hassan Hakmoun in conversation with his friend and collaborator (and Club d’Elf bassist) Mike Rivard. The two will talk about Morocco’s Gnawa music and Hassan’s musical journey, his creative process and his instrument – the sintir, a low resonance, three-string lute. Learn how he manages to balance keeping centuries-old musical traditions alive while putting his own personal stamp on the music, pushing it forward into the next generation. Hassan will share musical demonstrations and stories about his collaborations with artists such as Peter Gabriel, Ozomatli, Don Cherry, and Kronos Quartet, and will answer questions posted by attendees. ...

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Who's Going

Look for the following at the show.

All About Jazz user Michael Ricci

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