Friday, February 3, 2023
Sounds and Stories of West Africa in Arcata this Weekend
Posted By Kali Cozyris on Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 6:00 AM
Don’t miss a rare chance to hear the rich sounds of West Africa performed by master artists right here in Arcata. Clear your calendars for the West African Cultural Homage, a two-night musical showcase with Lansana Kouyat, Miriam Djakite and Gordon Hellegers, taking place Saturday, Feb. 4 and Sunday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. at HLOC's Space ($20). The originally scheduled Feb. 5 performance at Redwood Raks has been moved to HLOC's Space. Kouyate is a griot (West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet, and/or musician) and balafon (a xylophone-like instrument) master from Guinea, West Africa. Djakite is a dance master and Griot from Mali, West Africa, and the lead singer of African psychedelic rock band Orchestra Gold. Hellegers is a master kora (a 21-stringed traditional instrument) player.
Comments
Showing 1-1 of 1
more from the author
-
Family Fun Series Begins Saturday at Arcata Playhouse
- Mar 24, 2023
-
St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the Logger Bar
- Mar 16, 2023
-
Fun Irish Shindig to Benefit the Temperance Hall
- Mar 16, 2023
- More »
