Makuru
Fairfax, California: August 2009
Archive for the ‘Concerts’ Category
West African Song, Dance & Drum Extravaganza
Under Senegalese-born Director/Choreogapher, Assane Kouyate, local West African Dance troupe, Ballet Kouyate, is dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of traditional West African music and dance. It strives to portray dance forms not merely as entertainment but as a means to educate the community about West African culture: March 2009
Ethnic Extravaganza
Directed by Assane & Ousseynou Kouyate, 2008 Ethnic Extravaganza at the South Broadway Cultural Center, featuring diverse world dance troupes: November 2008
African Celebration II
What should you expect at this celebration? Storytelling, African food, beverage and drum and dance performances. Also featured is renowned kora player Pa Bobo Jobarteh. Born into one of Gambia’s most famous Jali families, Pa Bobo is a master kora player performing throughout the UK, US and Africa. Come experience this wonderful event: August 2008
