WASSA WASSA! African Songs of Joy and Celebration
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Mystic favorites, Linda Shoemaker and Louise Grasmere, lead 125 singers in a program of energizing music from Africa ranging from simple call and response songs to full choral works at First Parish in Arlington on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Returning featured guests include fabulous vocalist, Yemisi Oluwole, leading several Yoruba songs from Nigeria, and much-loved-by-all accompanist/band leader, Donnell Patterson, who adds his special spark and stellar musicianship.
Come ready to immerse yourself in songs in many languages from many lands. The program includes Bele Mama, a beautiful round based on a Cameroon folk song about motherhood; Ukuthula, a moving Zulu anthem of peace; Ise Oluwa, a meditative Nigerian song of affirmation; a pan-African freedom song, Aluta Continue (“The Struggle Continues”), and more.
The singing and drumming are guaranteed to lift your spirits - don’t miss this!
Tickets (including fees): $31.25 live; $15.75 livestream*; ages 10 and under free Available at shop.mysticchorale.org.
*(Livestream link stays open indefinitely, so if you can't watch in real time, you can enjoy this concert whenever you'd like!)
Returning featured guests include fabulous vocalist, Yemisi Oluwole, leading several Yoruba songs from Nigeria, and much-loved-by-all accompanist/band leader, Donnell Patterson, who adds his special spark and stellar musicianship.
Come ready to immerse yourself in songs in many languages from many lands. The program includes Bele Mama, a beautiful round based on a Cameroon folk song about motherhood; Ukuthula, a moving Zulu anthem of peace; Ise Oluwa, a meditative Nigerian song of affirmation; a pan-African freedom song, Aluta Continue (“The Struggle Continues”), and more.
The singing and drumming are guaranteed to lift your spirits - don’t miss this!
Tickets (including fees): $31.25 live; $15.75 livestream*; ages 10 and under free Available at shop.mysticchorale.org.
*(Livestream link stays open indefinitely, so if you can't watch in real time, you can enjoy this concert whenever you'd like!)
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Where is it happening?
First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA, 630 Massachusetts Ave,Arlington,MA,United States
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