LA Soundscapes: Le Ballet Dembaya
Schedule
Sun Aug 08 2021 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
Location
The Ford | Beverly Hills, CA
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Family is foundational for L.A. djembe collective Le Ballet Dembaya, and not just because the drummers enjoy a sibling-like bond forged in childhood. Their name means “the dance of the family” in the Soussou language of Guinea, a tribute to their parents, elders, and ancestors—in their house, everyone is moving together to the beat. The group’s West African percussion is inspired by the sounds of Guinea, Mali, Senegal, and Ivory Coast as well as contemporary African American culture, and they bend their rhythms from sweet and subtle to fiery and intense. With songs inspired by society’s indifference to the death of young Black men and the power of female influence, they prove that traditional music still speaks loudly to the present day.
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Where is it happening?
The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, CA 90068, Beverly Hills, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: