Fula Brothers, featuring Mamadou Sidibe & Walter Strauss
Schedule
Sat Jun 10 2023 at 08:00 pm
Location
The Back Room,1984 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley, 94704 | Berkeley, CA
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Fula Brothers, featuring Mamadou Sidibe and Walter Strauss, celebrate joy and magic at the musical crossroads of West Africa and America.When Malian kamale ngoni player Mamadou Sidibe and American guitarist Walter Strauss join in an interplay of West African hunter's harp and finger-style guitar, the result is a deep, soulful music that is simultaneously ancient and fresh. Fula Brothers create a joyful and intoxicating sound through intertwining melodic grooves, spirited improvisation, and songs in two languages. Mamadou and Walter are each known as innovators on their instruments and have performed in the States, UK, Europe, and West Africa. Their grooves will be elevated exquisitely by ace percussionist-drummer Brian Rice.
Mamadou played a groundbreaking role in transforming the popular Wassoulou music of Mali. He was the first to break with tradition by taking the ancient hunters harp outside the hunters' ceremonies, creating the now widely used kamale ngoni. Mamadou is a master musician and improvisor, and a joy from head to toe.
“… the same sensibility that you’ll find in Muddy Waters: music as a tool for the re-creation of everyday life into something special, even magical.” – Stylus
Walter’s playing draws on great guitar traditions, but what makes him utterly unique is how he has creatively engaged and woven the influence of other global instruments (kora, ngoni, sitar…) into his innovative guitar style. He's brought a singular voice to international collaborations with some of the great musicians of Mali, Cuba, and Scotland.
“… a joyous, ebullient chorus of guitar voices… he has managed to elevate the instrument and the genre on the whole.” – Acoustic Guitar Magazine
Tickets are $25 general admission. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.
Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.
The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.
Thank you for your support!
Please note: Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.
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Where is it happening?
The Back Room,1984 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley, 94704, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Tickets
USD 25.00
