Makuru - KPFA Benefit

Name: Makuru - KPFA Benefit
Start: 2026-02-28T20:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-02-28T22:00:00-08:00
Location: 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

Schedule

Sat Feb 28 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA | Berkeley, CA

Makuru features:
Mandjou Kone - vocals; also a dancer and Griot from Burkina Faso. She has performed with Mickey Hart of The Grateful Dead.
Peter Warren - percussion
Nicco Tyson - guitar
Caroline Chung - bass
Wade Peterson - Percussion
Makuru was created by Peter Warren and features Mandjou Kone, a renowned singer from Burkina Faso. She weaves traditional music and dance into her performances.
Makuru features beloved Bay Area world musicians on bass, guitar, drum set and traditional African musical instruments.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. 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 30 minutes 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.
Please refrain from using your phone during performances, and if you use your camera or video, please disable the flash.
Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.
Thank you for your support!