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Fatoumata Diawara: A Fusion of Tradition and Modernity

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:58:41 +0000

Fatoumata Diawara is a renowned Malian singer-songwriter and actress who has captivated audiences worldwide with her distinctive blend of traditional West African music, jazz, funk,

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The Ntu Sound Chamber: A Spiritual Jazz Journey with WDR Big Band and Nduduzo Makhathini

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:09:42 +0000

The collaboration between the WDR Big Band and South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini in “The Ntu Sound Chamber Experience” is a remarkable fusion

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Third World & Awa Sangho

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 10:30:09 +0000

Friday, August 7, 2015, 7:30 Prospect Park Bandshell (Prospect Park West & 9th St.) Brooklyn Admission: Free ($3 suggested donation) The Jamaican titans Third World

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Famoro Diobate & Kakande (West African Music)

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 20:16:34 +0000

August 2, 2015, 2pm to 4pm Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, inside the Park at 110th Street between Lenox and Fifth Avenues Manhattan The balafon (xylophone)

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Vieux Farka Touré | Tamikrest

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:50:58 +0000

DJ Dakar Concert at the Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival, Presented by Squarespace Thursday, July 16, 2015, 7:30pm (Gates open at 6:30pm) Prospect Park Bandshell

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¡Retumba! (Afro-Caribbean Music and Dance)

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 20:38:09 +0000

July 12, 2015, 2pm to 4pm Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, inside the Park at 110th Street (Lenox &Fifth Avenues) Manhattan Imagine an ensemble dedicated to

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Jump N Funk

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 22 May 2015 14:19:11 +0000

Saturday, May 23, 2015, 10pm BAMcafé Peter Jay Sharp Building 321 Ashland Place Brooklyn Jump N Funk is North America’s original Afrobeat party, started by

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Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi and The Black Spirits

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 23:29:59 +0000

Tuesday, April 21, 2015, Doors open, 7:30pm Show time: 8:00pm BRIC House Ballroom Brooklyn Gifted with a deep, gutsy voice and a talent for writing songs that

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African Jazz

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:44:16 +0000

Friday, March 6, 2015, 9:00, 10:30, & Midnight Zinc Bar 82 West 3rd Street Manhattan (Between Thompson & Sullivan Sts.) 212-477-9462 Every Friday night is African Jazz

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Black History Month/African Edition!

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 07:56:33 +0000

Celebrate with the Schomburg staff, February’s First Friday: Black History Month/African Edition!—there will be live music, signature drinks, and extended gallery viewing hours. The event will be hosted by

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