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Afropop NYC Week Picks 08/30/06
Compiled by Louise D. Chang
HELLO AFROPOP FRIENDS ! ! !
Events to List * Comments on Events You Attended * Suggestions * Anything . . .
CONTACT me at Events@Afropop.org
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| Sounds Of The City 2006
Latin Jazz, Americana-Haitian-folk, devotional Sufi music,
other ethnic beats, R&B, Funk, Salsa, Pop/Rock & straight ahead Jazz |
| Thursdays * August 24 - September 7 @ 5 pm - 9:45 pm |
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Live Music * 3 groups per night * Marketplace * Dancing * Food * Drinks & more
Aug 31: TBD WBGO/ Katrina Benefit
Sep 7: Latin Dance Party, dance instruction, Son Café, dj Danny Ramirez, Ralph Irizarry's & Jorge Maldonado
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
Theater Square, NJPAC's 3 acre Public Plaza
One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 642-8989
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| Oliver Mtukudzi and Black Spirits
S.O.B.'s African Concerts presents: | Thursday August 31 * two Shows
8 pm show / doors 7 pm and & 10:30 pm show /doors 10 pm
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Oliver Mtukudzi is the best-selling artist in his home country of Zimbabwe. Lovingly called "Tuku" for short, Tuku has been heavily influenced by chimurenga, the genre pioneered by Mapfumo that is inspired by the hypnotic rhythms of the mbira (thumb piano). However chimurenga is just one of many styles performed by Tuku, as his music also incorporates pop influences, South African mbaqanga, the energetic Zimbabwean pop style JIT, or the traditional kateke drumming of his clan, the Korekore. While Tuku's music is undeniably contagious, it is his lyrics that have captured the hearts of his people. The words to his songs, performed in the Shona language of Zimbabwe as well as English, invariably deal with social and economic issues.
ARTIST SITE- - - AFROPOP ARTIST- - - AUDIO - - EVENT DETAIL
SOB's Tickets: $25 Advance, $28 Day of show
TICKETS ONLINE or call (212) 243-4940.
204 Varick St. @ Houston St., NYC (212) 243-4940
Subway: A, C, E, F, V, to West 4th St. 1, 9 to Houston St. |
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NY West Indian Carnival Parade
Theme - New Orleans Mardi Gras |
Parade - Monday, September 4 @ 8 am to 6 pm
Other Carnival Parade Events - Sunday August 27 to Sunday September 3
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The highlight of this Labor Day spectacular grandiose carnival parade ts the mas bands ostentatiously strutting and dancing along the parade route proudly displaying their elaborate colorful grand costumes, feathers, sequins, sparkles, satin . . . . Steel bands, singers, dancers, some marching, some on floats, music from every part of the Caribbean, costume and band competitions, marchers and parade goers waving their flags. This is all out fun for everyone!! Along the service roads vendors selling food, roti, Caribbean punch, crafts and so much more.
OTHER CARNIVAL PARADE EVENTS: Sun Aug 27 * Caribbean Carnival Style All-Inclusive Fete, Thu Aug 31* Ladies Night (Divas of the Carribean), Fri Sep 1 * Brassfest, Sat Sep 2 * Panorama Steel Band Competition, Sun Sep 3 * Dimanche Gras.
For details visit New York West Indian Carnival Parade OFFICIAL WEBSITE, also for information call (718) 467-1797
PARADE LOCATION: Utica Avenue down Eastern Parkway to Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY - people start lining the Parkway route by 8:00 am.
SUBWAY: 1 or 2 to Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum. I recommend the Grand Army Plaza stop which is just off the parade route's ending, just walk across the circle into the parade (my viewing favorite spot). DIRECTIONS to PARADE |
| Richard Bona (Cameroon)
Tiki CD Release Concert) | | Wednesday September 6 @ 7 pm | 
Dubbed "The African Sting," Richard Bona expands his wings and soars with his fourth solo album and Decca debut Tiki - showing he is a true "triple threat" in the music world. The bassist-vocalist-composer maintains his universal appeal by using a crossbreed effect on his new album by combining African influences (afro-beat and traditional song) with Latin rhythms, jazz, bossa nova, pop and funk. With his new album, the multi-instrumentalist not only shows off his rich vocals and masterful bass playing, (which earned him the accolade ""the hottest electric bassisist since Jaco Pastorius"); but, he also takes his hand on the guitar, keyboards and percussion. - - Artist Website
For more information visit JoesPub.com Purchase Tickets Online Telecharge.com or call Tele-Charge (212) 239-6200. Joe's Pub Tickets: $20, plus $12 or 2 drink minimum.
425 Lafayette St., (East 4th St./ Astor Place), NYC, (212) 539-8778
Subway: N to Broadway & 8th St., 6 to Astor Place. Full Directions |
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| Chief Dayo's Spoken Words Cafe |
| Seven Nights a Week - ongoing @ 8 pm - 2 am |
Continual Changing Line-up
Open Mic Spoken Words * Young People Poetry Readings * Acoustic Solo Performances
Exhibitions * Comedy Nights * Books * Conversation
Please come and be a part of the Positive Energy ! ! !
African * Middle Eastern * World Music * Comedy & more
Beer, wine, fresh juice and healthy eats (Nigerian style) all available! $5 door
For current schedule or to get on the events email distribution:
(718) 596-3923 or (917) 841-6317 or ChiefDayo@netzero.net
Spoken Words Café
226 Fourth Avenue (Union and President St), Brooklyn, NY (718) 596-3923
Subway R train to Union St. Station. Coming from Manhattan the exit is in directly front of the café, going toward Manhattan the exit is across just street.
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Jump N' Funk * Afrobeat Dance Party
S.O.B.'s and ZG Management Present |
Monthly, Next * Thursday, September 21 doors @ 7 pm til 4 am/ show @ 8 pm, party @ 10 pm
(thereafter tba) |
* * * Wumni * * * (September 21)
One of the hottest dance parties in New York is coming to the city's home of Afrobeat, S.O.B.'s. DJ Rich Medina brings the vibe of Fela's legendary Shrine in Lagos with his inimitable musical mix of Afrobeat and heavy funk. If you've never been to Jump N' Funk, you don't know just how dope this party is. Positivity reigns, the crowd is sexy and stylish, and completely mixed up - this night brings all the heads out to party and dance non-stop.
SOB's Tickets: $10 or $7 with Flyer Printout Discount, Jump n Funk and visit SOB website, click SOB button below.
204 Varick St. @ Houston St., NYC (212) 243-4940
Subway: A, C, E, F, V, to West 4th St. 1, 9 to Houston St. |
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World Music Dance Lounge/Parties * Films
Brazilian, Reggae, African, Latin & more |
| Monday thru Saturday |
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Tuesdays * Latin Night with live music/djs
Wednesdays * Youth Reggae, Staka Music presents
Thursdays * Nollywood Nights, (1st Thur each month - 8/ 3, 9/7, 10/5 . . . 7:30 pm - 12 am, $5 cover.) featuring diasporic films & music, contact: nerenda@gmail.com or femmedaffaire@gmail.com
Thursdays * dj Henri St. Germain, Soukous Radio, (last Thur each month - 8/31, 9/28, 10/26, and 11/30. . . 9:00 pm until) spinning Soukouss, Makossa, Zoblazo, Konpa, Ragga, Cabo Love, Rai, Kwaito, Afro-Reggae, Zouk . . . details
Fridays * 6:30 pm - 10 pm * Happy-Hour with live band, from Brazilian - Jazz
Fridays * 10 pm until * Muthaland Afro Party hosted by DJ Birane & DJ Fabriké
Check website for full schedule: No Music Cover Charge for most
Lava Gina
116 Ave C (7th & 8th Sts) NYC, (212) 477-9319
Directions:: F to 2nd Ave; L to 1st Ave |
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Asiko Band
Afro-beat * Jam Band * Jazz |
1st Saturday every month * Showtime: 10:15 pm / doors 9:30 pm
Next event Saturday July 1 |
A multi ethnic and inter-generational Asiko band
... come dance to Talking Drum, Djembe, Conga, sekere, Agogo & others
Asiko blazes a revolutionary path through the world of afro music. Asiko Sound and Video Clip. The Village is a cultural event space. For additional information contact (718) 857-2522 or Gureje@hotmail.com. * * * $ 5 Donation * * *
The Village
886 Pacific Avenue (Washington/Underhill Aves)
Brooklyn, NY (718) 857-2522, (718) 857-2105
SUBWAY: A or C to Clinton-Washington, Walk 1 block on Washington toward Atlantic Ave & Pacific Ave. |
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| Source with Abdoulaye "Djoss" Diabate |
| First Fridays of the Month: Next : Friday September 1 @ 10 pm, 11:30 pm, 1:00 am |
African Jazz Source Band with Abdoulaye "Djoss" Diabate: vocals. Bailo Bah: tambin (Fula flute. Sylvain Leroux: flute, tambin, sax, vocals, leader. Shai Bachar: keyboards. Mamadou Ba: bass. Robert Bonhomme: drums. Djekorya Mory Kante: guitar. - - Jazz/world music fusion, strong emphasis on West African on a deep intimate level with profound understanding of traditional African structures, acquired from prolonged studies, and years of experience. $5 cover and drink minimum. General hours 6pm - 3:30am weeknights.
Zinc Bar
90 West Houston St, (Thompson/& La Guardia Pl), NYC, (212) 477-8337
Train: 1, 9 at Houston St; B, D, F, Q at Broadway-Lafayette St; 6 at Bleecker St. |
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Abdoulaye Alhassane (guitarist, Niger)
African Music Nights * Live & Going On ! !
@ St. Nick's Pub! |
| Saturday July 29 @ 10 pm until . . . * * * ONGOING WEEKLY* * * |
St. Nick's Pub, the reknowned serious jazz lover's club, presents live African music "on and on" with the band taking a small break or two to refresh and play some more and more. At break time the music switches to the good old fashion juke-box. St. Nick's Pub following in their established tradition of presenting great jazz music, also presents great African music Saturdays. FEATURING: Abdoulaye Alhassane former guitarist and musical director for one of the most dazzling West African roots bands ever, Mamar Kassey of Niger. Born in Niger to a Songhai family from Gao, Mali, Abdoulaye learned to play many instruments as a boy, both traditional and modern.
Call (212) 283-9728 for more information. NO COVER CHARGE
St. Nick's Pub
773 Saint Nicholas Ave, (149th St.) NYC (212) 283-9728
SUBWAY: A, C; B, D at 145 St - Full Directions |
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Reggae Sundays - Live Headliners
Terry & Roger of Reggae Retro / SAi Entertainment presents
Roots - Culture - Dancehall - Rockers
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| Sundays @ 8 pm to 4 am |
Look out for many great DJ's passing through including DJ Styff of Reggae Retro, DJ Tree, DJ Cutter of On Track Disco and many more. We look forward to seeing you there. We have a lot of good music in store and it's going to be a good vibe. We appreciate your support and we are looking forward to many fun filled Sundays together. Admission: Everyone FREE Before 10PM, $5 before Midnight/More After
This Week's Featured Artist Tribute
BKNY Bar & Lounge
887 Fulton Street, (Vanderbilt Ave), Brooklyn, NY
SUBWAY: C or G Trains to Clinton/Washington
FULL DIRECTIONS |
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Universal Sundays
UNI-VER-SAL & Vicrae Entertainment Presents |
| Sundays dj/live music @ 9 pm until - doors @ 7 pm |
global rhythms * original sounds
rotating DJs * special guest performers
DJ Soul Selector * Sal Principato * dj Neva* Al Angeloro
. . . and upstairs in The Leopard Lounge:
Red Stripe Reggae/ Reggae Riddimz Sundays
For more infor contact(212) 477-8161 or SalvatP@aol.com
Admission: FREE b4 9 pm, $5 after for info: (212) 477-8161
Sin Sin
85 2nd Ave NYC (corner of 5th St.), NYC (212) 253-2222
Directions: F Train to 2nd Ave. or 6 to Astor Place |
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Bembe Music Nights
Lounge n Dancing n djs n Live Percussions & Performances
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7 Days a Week - djs/live music starts @ 9 pm each night
Mon - Thu 7:30 pm - 4 am / Fri - Sun 7 pm - 4 am |
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Global Music * Multicultural Patrons * Fresh Fruit Elixirs * Art Exhibitions - 2 Floors
Tuesdays:. Rocksteady, Roots, Dub & Conscious Reggae
Wednesdays: Brazilian Groove, Latin Rhythm, Afro Beat, Arabic, Reggae . . . w/ live percussion
Thursdays: old school AfroCuban Salsa, Broken Beat & Latin Fusions. . . . LIVE Rumba
Fridays:.World Beat.. Samba Soul, . . . House Rhythums ...Live Percussion sets & guest instrumentals
Saturdays:
Salsa, Reggae, Merengue, Samba, Brazilian music & House-Rhythms w/ Live Percussion...
Bembe
81 South 6th St. (corner of Berry St.)
Williamsburg Brooklyn (718) 387-5389
SUBWAY: L to Bedford Ave. or J, M, or Z to Marcy Ave stop - Full Directions |
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World Music Dance Party
GlobeSonic Sound System djs
w/The Body Temple Drummers |
| Friday September 8 @ 7 pm - 11 pm |
F R E E - - O U T D O O R S - - F R E E
The GlobeSonic Sound System DJs return to Pier I with their modern global world music dance party accompanied by the Body Temple Drummers. In a beautiful outdoor setting overlooking the Hudson away from the hustle and bustle. Can't get out this city! This is a great sub! Outdoor café and bar on the scene for your pleasure.
GlobeSonic *
Body Temple
Event Details * Pics of Previous Party
Riverside Park South on the Hudson
The Pier on 68th Street & the Hudson River, NYC
Subway: 1 or 9 to 72nd Street |
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Think Say Groove
Monthly Series Debut of Live Art & Music |
| Saturday September 9 @ 8 pm |
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- Tinsaedu: (Think Say Do) edgy blend of Afro-funk & reggae
socially conscious
- ZoZo Afrobeat Orchestra: traditional Highlife & Juju music with Funk and Jazz
- dj Andreas: 20 yrs at SOB's, spining Africa to the Americas
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Cover: $10.00
Ace of Clubs
9 Great Jones St. (Broadway / Lafayette St.), NYC (212) 677-6963
Subway: 6 to Astor; R, W to 8th S, B, D, F, V to Broadway/Lafayette.DIRECTIONS/MAP |
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Antibalas (Afrobeat)
Rocks Off Concert Boat Cruise |
Saturday, September 9 @ 9 pm
Boat Departs @ 9 pm /Boarding @ 8 pm |
 3 HOUR SUNSET CRUISE
Antibalas is an afrobeat juggernaut. The thirteen-member strong orchestra overwhelms the stage with monstrous horns and bass, polyrhythmic beats and funky breaks, and furious lyrics in English, Yoruba and Spanish. The live show is equal parts sweat-drenched bacchanalia and political rally. “Their frequent Afrobeat parties get off on the good foot and stay there for hours,” exclaims the Village Voice. SOUND CLIPS
Party aboard a luxurious 500-capacity 2-level boat, a hardwood dance floor
Smoking permitted only on the decks.
Price: $30.00 advance $35.00 Day of.
Purchase @ "Other Music" at 15 East 4th St., NYC (212) 477-8150 and Tickets Online
Event Details - - Temptress Boat Info - - FAQ - - View the Temptress
Temptress (boat)
Departs from World Yacht Marina
41st St. & West Side Highway (Hudson River). ( 212) 571-3304
Subway: A, C, E; N, R; 1, 2, 3, 9 at 42nd |
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International Soca Awards
After Party/Concert Special presented by Soca Passion
Concert & Dance Party * All Night Long ! ! ! |
| Saturday September 9 @ 10 pm to 4:30 am |
International Soca Awards After Party/Concert Special
Saturday, September 9 @ 10 pm
Live Performances by Award Nominees;
GailAnn, Surge, Bomani, Knycky Cordner, Jamesy P, Trini Jacobs, Lisa Toney + Special Guest Traci Gomez
Guest DJs;
UK's Soca Syndicate, Germany's Soca Twins, T&T's Lexxus Sound & NYC's DJ Silence & Jam Central
Live Video Taping by MTV & CBS
Advance Tickets $15.00, More at the Door
For more info/rsvp contact: (718) 701-4103 or info@SocaPassion.com or visit SocaPassion.com
Albella Lounge
10 Reade St., (Center St. & Broadway) NYC |
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Salsa, from the Clubs to Broadway
Performances * Competitions * Dance Party
Evening Stars presented by The Joyce & Lower Manhattan Cultural Council |
| Sunday, September 10, 4 pm & 7:30 pm |
F R E E - - O U T D O O R S - - F R E E
For the third year, The Joyce is collaborating with the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council to bring world-class dance to the enchanting outdoor setting of Battery Park. Evening Stars is part of the Arts on the Horizon series, part of the River to River Festival, five days of events in lower Manhattan. Bring your blanket and have a seat under a canopy of maple branches with starlight for ambiance.
Amateur salsa dancers compete in the afternoon for cash and the right to perform on the 7:30 program featuring award-winning salsa dancers curated by DJ Henry Knowles and Maria Torres. After the show the audience is invited to dance to music by The New Swing Sextet .
Event Details
Historic Battery Park, The Lawn
Downtown at State St. & Battery Pl., Southern Tip, Downtown NYC (212) 835-2789, (800) 492-8842
SUBWAY: 4, 5 to Bowling Green. R, W to Whitehall. 1, 9 to South Ferry.
Full Directions and Map * Battery Park & Area
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The Mandingo Ambsssadors
Guinea, West African Music |
| Friday September 15 @ 9 pm |
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(Formerly known as Les Ambassadeurs du Mandingue) This legendary band was originally formed in Guinea, West Africa, in the late 1960's by Guitarist Mamady "Djelike" Kouyate and singer Emile Soumah. Their music became some of the most beloved and influential of their generation and their songs were widely imitated. Mamady Kouyate later went on to perform for many years with Guinea's most popular group, Bembeya Jazz National. Now based in New York City, musical director and lead guitarist Mamady Kouyate has rejoined with his longtime friend and colleague, singer Emile Soumah, to revive The Ambassadors. Soumah's enchanting voice and Mamady Kouyate's electrifying guitar-work is supported by the new Mandingo Ambassadors, Mohamed Kouyate on guitar, Peter Barr on drumset, Andy Alguire on balafon and keyboards, Nick Cudahy on bass, Brian Glashow on percussion and Ismael "Bon Fils" Kouyate on vocals.
Music Cover Charge $5
ALL MUSIC AUDIO - 3 hours a WFMU radio archive
About Barbes: "Owned & operated by two French musicians & long-time Brooklyn residents, Barbès functions as a neighborhood community center of sorts. Its intimate back room is host to regular events - music, readings & film screenings. . ."
Barbes
379 9th Street (6th Ave.)
Park Slope Brooklyn, NYC (718) 965-9177
Directions:: F Train to 7th Avenue |
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Coumba Sidibe
with Banning Eyre & Abdoulaye Alhassane
all-acoustic Wassoulou music night
Monthly African Guitar Series |
| Saturday, September 16, 8:30 pm |
Coumba Sidibe is a legend, a pioneer of the bluesy Malian music called Wassoulou. Her deep, raspy voice delivers mystic songs full of entrancing grooves. In this rare performance, she will let it shine acoustic, backed by a Malian percussionist and two guitarists, Banning Eyre, and the charismatic and talented. Abdoulaye Alhassane, of the Niger roots pop group, Mamar Kassey.
Music Cover Charge" $5
WFMU Broadcast Live from Barbes
6 pm to 8 pm
Rob Weisberg and Irene Trudel co-host a live broadcast of
WFMU Transpacific Sound Paradise.
FEATURING: Coumba Sidibe - - Rachid Halilal - - La Cumbiamba Eneye
EVENT DETAILS - - TICKETS: $10
About Barbes: "Owned and operated by two French musicians and long-time Brooklyn residents, Barbès functions as a neighborhood community center of sorts. Its intimate back room is host to regular events - music, readings and film screenings. . ."
Barbes
379 9th Street (6th Ave.)
Park Slope Brooklyn, NYC (718) 965-9177
Directions:: F Train to 7th Avenue |
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Evenings in Zanzibar....The Sounds of Taraab
Music of the African Middle East |
| Thursday, September 21 @ 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm |
Vocalist Sarah will be joined by Ismail Butera, accordion
Michael Hess, violin & nai Haig Manookian, oud Tiye Giraud, percussion
Afro-Arabian dancing by the exciting "Sigrid'
Fine Mediterranean food and drink available ....
Music Cover Charge $12
Lafayette Grill and Bar
54 Franklin St., (Broadway/Lafayette), NYC (212) 732-5600 |
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The 8th Annual
"Drum USA® Day Peoples Jam" |
| Sunday, September 24 @ noon - 6 pm |
We are appealing to all peace-loving people:
drummers * dancers * singers & other musicians
poets * performers * artists * healers * activists . . .
of all cultural traditions and creative persuasions to come out and participate.
"PEACE & Drum !"
Don't forget the children! For further information please call (212) 987-3902 or (800) DRUM-USA email: soundship@earthlink.net
Marcus Garvey Park
Morris Park West @ 122nd St.
at the Bell Tower of Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem (122nd St. off Fifth Ave.)
Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 to 125th St. |
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Grand Orchestre Taarab de Zanzibar
Culture Musical Club |
| Wednesday, September 27 @ 7:30 pm |
Founded in 1958, the Culture Musical Club is Zanzibar's premier taarab orchestra. For this show, the orchestra presents 14 musicians, a female chorus and dancers. A guest performer on this tour is Amina, a rising star whose style combines taarab sensibilities and highly charged singing.
Grand Orchestre Taarab de Zanzibar and LISTEN
Tickets: $15 for EVENT DETAILS
Makor Cafe, The Steinhardt Building
35 West 67th St (Columbus/Central Park West), NYC, Phone: (212) 601-1000
Travel Directions: 1, 9 to 66th St. (best), 2, 3, B (weekdays), C to 72nd St, |
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Nigerian Independence Day Parade
plus 3 Days of Celebrations |
PARADE: Saturday, September 30 - 11 am to 6 pm
CELEBRATIONS: Thursday, Friday & Saturday * September 28, 29 & 30 |
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The Nigerian Independence Day Parade, the only parade by an African nation in NYC was initially organized in 1991, to boost the image of Nigerians, promote unity and celebrate their ethnic and cultural diversity. The parade procession travels to 44th St/2nd Ave, where stages performances of cultural dances, singers and more continue to 6:00 pm. Vendors will be also there providing food and various products to purchase. The Organization for the Advancement of Nigerians , OAN, Inc., the principal organizer is a not-for-profit organization in NYC, whose goals, among others, are to improve the image of Nigerians in the US, and to develop a formidable Nigerian community, socially, economically and politically. Read about NIGERIA. on Afropop
PARADE ROUTE:
Start at 54th St/Second Ave - ends at 44th St/2nd Ave. (front of the Nigeria House)
Subway: 6 to 51/Lexington, E to Lexington/53rd, W, 4, 5, 6 Lexington 59th St
Information: EVENTS FLYER and EVENTS DETAILS
* * * ADDITIONAL CELEBRATIONS * * *
- - Thu Sep 28 @ 10 pm * Welcome Party * @ Mars 2112, NYC - FREE
- - Fri Sep 29 @ 6 pm - 12 am * Cultural Night * @ Brooklyn College, Mr & Ms Independence Contest, Talent Show, Fashion Show, Performances by tba - $20
- - Sat Sep 30 @ 10 pm * After Party * Elite Ark, Bklyn, $20 & more after 12.00 am
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| Une Grande Soirée Senegalaise
Cheikh Tairou M'Baye & Sing Sing Rhythm
Special Guest Mahanta Faye (Drums) Arona N' Diaye (Marimba)a
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Traditional Senegalese Sabar music Cheikh M'Baye & Sing Sing Rhythmis a drum and dance company of Wolof griots from Medina, Senegal. Founded in 1987, the group is named for their ancestor, Sing Sing Faye, the first master drummer of the Cape Vert peninsula. They have performed and toured extensively in Africa, Europe, Canada, the Virgin Islands and the U.S., and have recorded with such luminaries as Peter Gabriel, Youssou N'Dour, Randy Weston, Jack DeJohnette, Angelique Kidjo and Craig Harris. Their CD, "Mame Bouna," is a true representation of the traditional rhythms of the Wolof people of Senegal - -
Audio Sample at Nuits D'Afrique
For more information visit JoesPub.com Purchase Tickets Online Telecharge.com or call Tele-Charge (212) 239-6200. Joe's Pub Tickets: $20, plus $12 or 2 drink minimum.
425 Lafayette St., (East 4th St./ Astor Place), NYC, (212) 539-8778
Subway: N to Broadway & 8th St., 6 to Astor Place. Full Directions |
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| Drummers of Burundi |
| Sunday, October 15 @ 3 pm |
One of the greatest percussion ensembles in the world, the Royal Drummers of Burundi, delivers the ultimate African drumming experience. From performing for Kings and world leaders to grand concert halls, the group channels the energy and creative spirit of a nation and the rituals surrounding them.
Drummers of Burundi - - EVENT INFO
SAMPLE TRACKS (Sterns)
TICKETS: $20, 25, 30 & $35
Lehman Center For The Performing Art
@ Lehman College
250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY (718) 960-8232
Travel Directions: (walk 1 block west) D to Bedford Park Blvd. (walk 3 blocks west) |
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Afropop NYC Weekend Picks 8/30/06
Afropop NYC Select Concerts & Events from August 30 - September 06, 2006
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