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Coming all the way from the beautiful regions of West Africa, the Africa Divas Tour will be at NYC’s BB King Blues Club on September 10th. Hear the remarkable sounds of world music singers Nahawa Doubia, Alama Knate, Amity Meria, Affou Keita and more. It will be a great night with inspirational rhythms that will take you to world of festival and carnivals through melody and percussion. Tickets are on sale now.
Monday, September 10
Affou Keita (Ivory Coast) Coming all the way from the Ivory Coast is Affou Keita. Affou is amazing songstress who is not greatly popular in the U.S but is definitely known worldwide. She also is sings more melodic music that touches the soul through deep thought and rhythms.
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have reached the world but speak to the younger generation of West African women. She sings about everything from love to social position. Her first album “Didadi “broke through the barriers with upbeat momentum and rhythm that is heard throughout festivals and carnivals. Nahawa Doumbia is on her fourth album now “Yankaw” shares the same vibe but is characterized with some modern technology.
Musically gifted since childhood because of her guitarist father, Amity sings about life tribulations and joys. Her music is largely accessible and reaches to all parts of the world but targets that large public of Mali and Cote d’Ivoire. Her music has become very inspirational in the region.