Golden Genre Series: West Africa with Tosin Aribisala & Fely Tchaco
Schedule
Sat Apr 08 2023 at 08:00 pm
Location
1317 San Pablo Avenue,Berkeley,94702,US | Berkeley, CA
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Let us transport you to the shores of the motherland and fill your heart with beautiful music performed by Tosin Aribisala and Fely Tchaco!Doors at 7:30pm ~ Show at 8pm
Over the last 50 years, Ashkenaz has hosted music and dance from across the globe. In our Golden Genre Series, exclusive to 2023, we are lifting up and celebrating the many unique musical traditions and communities that have been a crucial part of the Ashkenaz community for the past half century. The first region we will be visiting in the Golden Genre Series is Southern Africa.
Meet our performers:
Tosin Aribisala:
Considered a renaissance force in music, the music of the Nigerian-American composer, percussionist and vocalist - Tosin Aribisala - speaks highly of his multidimensional approach to his music – a fusion of jazz, world music, gospel, rock, reggae, Afrobeat and Yoruba rhythms. Over the years, Tosin has drawn inspirations from his musical influences: Tony Allen, Fela Kuti, Art Blakey, Bob Marley, Weather Report (Joe Zawinul) and Sting. Besides his propulsive groove on the drum set, Tosin also writes and sings in Yoruba, English and Pidgin English – languages he speaks fluently from his childhood days in Lagos, Nigeria. This special treat can be heard on his latest album - Afrika Rising (Ropeadope Records).
As a multicultural-oriented individual, Tosin recently collaborated with the multiple GRAMMY award winner - pianist Arturo O’Farrell and The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, and this led to the release of his latest single titled “The Big Illusion.” Tosin has shared the stage with Hugh Masekela, Femi Kuti, Fatoumata Diawara, and many other collaborations.
Learn more about Tosin on www.tosinaribisala.com
Fely Tchaco:
For African women, singing can be the road to many challenges; however, the same road can lead to personal power which can move mountains, inspire and win battles. Drawing from her own life's experience as well as folk wisdom, Ivory Coast singer songwriter Fely Tchaco embodies the new generation of artists who remain attached to their African heritage, while at the same time maintaining a resolutely modern outlook on the world. If beauty is all it takes for success, well then Ivory Coast music sensation Fely Tchaco embodies this quality and more. This multi-talented artist, currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Learn more about Fely on www.felymusic.com
Ticket Prices
GA Presale - $20.00
GA DoS - $25.00
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Where is it happening?
1317 San Pablo Avenue,Berkeley,94702,US, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: