Balimaya Project

Name: Balimaya Project
Start: 2025-10-03T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-10-03T23:00:00+01:00
Location: Trinity Centre, Trinity Rd, BS2 0NW Bristol, United Kingdom

Schedule

Fri Oct 03 2025 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Trinity Centre, Trinity Rd, BS2 0NW Bristol, United Kingdom | Bristol, EN

A Fusion of Heritage and Contemporary Sound
The Balimaya Project, founded by Yahael Camara Onono, blends West African Mandé traditions with London’s hybrid music scenes. Born to a Nigerian mother and Senegalese father, Camara Onono’s influences span from Nahawa Doumbia to Marvin Gaye. After playing with Afro-Venezuelan and jazz groups, he formed Balimaya Project in 2019. The 16-piece band mixes cultural nuances, bridging African and diasporic sounds.
Their debut album Wolo So and follow-up When The Dust Settles explore collective polyrhythms, emotional themes, and personal stories, capturing the journey of Black identity and community in the diaspora.
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Please note this is a standing event, accessible seating is available.
About Trinity Presents
This is part of Trinity Presents - our in-house programme of music and performance, bringing world-class artists and emerging talent to inner-city audiences.