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Acoustic Africa: Afropean Woman featuring Dobet Gnahore, Kareyce Fotso and Manou Gallo at Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Courtesy of Bennett Jackson | Posted on August 21, 2012
Where
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar Street
Santa Cruz, CA
Map
831-427-2227
When
Fri, October 12, 2012
7:00 PM 9:00 PM
At Door
Save the date
Musicians
About
No Jazztix or Comps
9:00 PM: ½ PRICE NIGHT FOR STUDENTS
“A beautiful and fascinating exchange.” – Afropop Worldwide
This coalition of women do the seemingly impossible in bringing to life much of the endless range of music that is born of the African continent. Led by Ivory Coast natives, singer/dancer Dobet Gnahore and vocalist/bassist Manu Gallo, the group draws inspiration not only from African genres, but funk, R&B and pop. They are joined by an all-star band that includes Cameroonian singer Kareyce Fotso and German-born guitarist Leni Stern. Together, the women create an exhilarating journey focusing on the richness of the African traditions of the voice and song. ...