Global Celebration Music of Kenya
Schedule
Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
300 N Water St STE H, Kent, OH, United States, Ohio 44240 | Kent, OH
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts' PresentsA Global Celebration Concert!
~~~Gabriel Odhiambo Oduor and Boniface Mango of Kenge Kenge Orutu System~~~
(Luo music from Nairobi, Kenya)
MUSIC PERFORMANCE!
-Percussion and Nyatiti and Singing
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. 7-9pm.
-$5 Suggested Donation
SRCA Gallery
300 N. Water Street, Suite H
Kent, Ohio
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Description:
From the Great Lakes of Africa to the Great Lakes of Ohio
Gabriel Odhiambo Oduor (Gabby) and Boniface Mango of Kenge Kenge Orutu System are back! SRCA is honored to present a unique sound whose music draws on the traditional roots of the Luo people of western Kenya, giving ancient songs new life by infusing them with the spirit of benga, Kenya's indigenous popularmusic form.
Gabby uses such instruments as the orutu (1-string fiddle), nyatiti(8-string lyre),oporo (cow horn), and asili (end-blown flute), and a variety of traditional percussion instruments, along with joyful traditional singing and dancing.
Gabby and Mango's visit represents a rare opportunity to learn more about the Luo people and their ancient and fascinating culture, many aspects of which are believed to derive from Ancient Egypt. The homeland of the Luo is Kenya's westernmost region of Nyanza, which lies on the shores of Lake Victoria (the source of the Nile). Other famous people of Luo heritage include the late nyatiti player/vocalist Ayub Ogada, former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga, Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o, and former U.S. president Barack Obama.
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Where is it happening?
300 N Water St STE H, Kent, OH, United States, Ohio 44240Event Location & Nearby Stays:
