Friday, November 30, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Seykou Sylla Dance Class TOMORROW 12/01
Master dancer and former member of
Les Ballets Africains (The National Ballet of Guinea),
Sekou Sylla,
will teach Sister Fatou N'Diaye's class
TOMARROW, SATURDAY DECEMBER 1ST
4:30-6:00pm at The Dance Complex, $14
For more information about Sekou please visit
www.Bamidele.com
A special thank you to Sister Fatou for arranging to have
Sekou guest teach and for generously donating her class.
The Dance Complex is located at
536 Mass Ave in Central Sq, Cambridge, MA
www.DanceComplex.org
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] This Friday: Pistolera
Pistolera performs at the Rock en Español Festival at the Jorge Hernández Cultural Center (85 West Newton St., 617-927-0061) Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 in person at Inquilinos Boricuas in Acción (IBA), 405 Shawmut Ave., or at the Jorge Hernández Cultural Center box office Nov. 30. More information at 617-927-1717 or claboston.org.
http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2007/11/28/from_pistolera_a_danceable_beat_with_a_political_edge/
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Samba Tremeterra THIS Friday 11/30
Shake off all the food you ate last weekend
and join the party, Brazilian style!
Samba Tremeterra with Deraldo Ferreira
performs this Friday, November 30th, 9pm
at Johnny D's in Davis Sq, Somerville
Featuring live Afro-Brazilian music & dance performances!
Johnny D's Lounge Uptown
17 Holland St, Davis Sq.
Somerville 617.776.9667
www.johnnyds.com
Brought to you by The Brazilian Cultural Center of New England
For more info about Samba Tremeterra visit
www.bccne.org or call 617.547.5343
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Go see Tinariwen - Tuareg musicians from Mali at the MFA 11/26
Location/Time: MFA this Sunday evening at 7:30
Who: the Tuareg musicians 'Tinariwen' from the northern most region of Kidal in Mali. Tinariwen formed during that same period by young men (young then) in exile fleeing drought/devasted herds and seeking employment. Serving in the Libyan army was the job they found and where they, like many soldiers around the world, discovered solace and political expression in music. Their music blends traditional Tuareg music with electric and rock influences - the lyrics address past and present conditions of Tuareg life. In their early years their focus was to shout out against the oppresive regime of Moussa Traore (a classic mean military dictator) whose reign came to an end in 1991 - due in large part to a Tuareg rebellion launched by these and other returning young men who were trained (rather well and better than their Malian army counterparts) through fighting other African and mideastern wars. Though a democratic republic has thrived/survived since the overthrow nearly 17 years ago (very good news), the northern regions are still under-served and expereince tension around inequity. Dreams of greater regional autonomy and more are still alive and reflected in their music.
Go to the Tinariwen website for more - it has great historic materials and you can listen as well.
http://www.tinariwen.com/
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*Tinariwen
Sunday November 25 at 7:30pm *
Remis Auditorium
at the MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS Boston MA
www.mfa.org
Tinariwen, are Tuareg nomads -turned-rock-performers and are said to be the first band of their kind to use electric guitars. Formed in 1982,
their music is typically sung in French and Tamashek languages and is mostly about independence for their people from the government of Mali. Tinariwen's edgy, bluesy sound has earned them fans like Robert Plant and Carlos Santana, whose music inspired Tinariwen's members when they first picked up guitars.
Members, seniors, students $24; nonmembers, general admission $30.
[Wadabo_updates] PROVIDENCE CLASSES ARE HAPPENING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
Monday, November 19, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Dance Complex Thanksgiving Schedule
Notice: The Dance Complex will close early at 5pm on Wednesday, November 21st - NO evening classes (Seydo's & Deraldo's classes are canceled).
The Dance Complex will remain CLOSED THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd (Lamine's class canceled) & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd (Fatou Carol's class canceled) in observation of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
The Dance Complex will be OPEN SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24th & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25th - many classes will be held:
Sat 11/24:
Mestre Chuvisco's Capoeira 10:30am-12pm
Jean's Haitian 1:30-3pm
Deraldo's Samba 1:30-3pm
Mestre Deraldo's Capoeira 3-5pm
Fatou's African 4:30-6pm
Sun 11/25:
Jean's Afro-Modern 11am-12:30pm
Reynaldo's Cuban 12:30-2pm
Deraldo's Samba de Gafieira 1:30-3pm
Pape's Sabar 1:30-3pm
Joh's African 3-4:30pm
This listing is to the best of our knowledge at 7:30pm 11/19
Please contact teachers directly for class cancellation confirmations here and at other studio locations.
Please see our class schedule at www.DanceComplex.org for additional class cancellations and a full list of events, workshops & performances.
Please have a safe and enjoyable holiday; we will see you dancing!
Darya@
The Dance Complex
Saturday, November 17, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] PROVIDENCE SUNDAY CLASS
class as usual this week --
11 AM drum class
12:30-2PM dance class
at hillel (brownhillel.org).
i won't be able to be there, but i hope you all have a great class!
stay tuned for news about whether class will happen over thanksgiving
weekend or not.
jori
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Thursday, November 15, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Suite 16 - Show featuring Marianne Harkless, Derrik Davis & more
come out this weekend and support
local choreographers working in Diaspora dance arts:
The Dance Complex Faculty Concert - Suite Sixteen - In collaboration with The deVaronistas
Saturday, November 17th at 8pm & Sunday, November 18th at 7pm- To celebrate the 16th anniversary of The Dance Complex, members of the Dance Complex faculty are offering a weekend of premiers. Two of the choreographers have accepted the gentle challenge of world renowned choral director Lorna Cooke deVaron to create dances to a suite of a cappella choral works composed by Eric Whitacre. In addition to performing the Whitacre music, the DeVaronistas will also sing some pieces from the 16th century.
Margot Parsons and Rozann Kraus are working with the songs; text is poetry of e. e. cummings. Anna Myer has created New Duet with music by William Bolcolm. Danny Swain will be offering a suite of dances with his company performing to his own mix of music. And wild and fabulous Derrick Davis will be working improvisationally to a jazz-based score. Diane Arvanites-Noya & Tommy Neblett's Prometheus Dance Company will be performing excerpts from Devil's Wedding, a work originally commissioned by The Yard. There will also be a premier by Marianne Harkless. Tickets are $16, reservations are strongly recommended and can be made starting November 12th at 617.547.9363. This, and every Faculty Concert since 1991, is a fundraiser for The Dance Complex; all artists and support crew donate their time and talent.
[Wadabo_updates] Final call for dancers w/ Fatou N'Diaye
November 17th is the last day dancers can join
master Senegalese dancer & choreographer, Sister Fatou N'Diaye Davis,
for a show in May 2008. She is looking for dancers to perform an evening
length production of African music, song and dance.
The performance will include music, songs & dances from Senegal, West Africa.
Dancers must be able to regularly attend rehearsals on Saturdays, 3:00-4:30pm at the Dance Complex. Dancers of all ages (14+), physiques, origins and nationalities are encouraged to attend. If you are interested in participating, please attend the rehearsal on Saturday, November 17th, 3-4:40pm, studio #3 at The Dance Complex - 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq. Cambridge (directions @ www.dancecomplex.org)
Fatou N'Diaye-Davis, was born in the Cassamance region of Senegal, in the village of Adeane. Ms. N'Diaye-Davis has danced and acted professionally for over twenty-five years. Currently Fatou resides in Boston where she brings her rich heritage to people of all ages. For more information on Sister Fatou please visit www.Silimbo.com
[Wadabo_updates] Lacina Coulibaly THIS SUNDAY 11/18
Dear African Dance & Music Community,
Lacina Coulibaly's next African contemporary class
will be this weekend:
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, 12:30-2:00pm, $15 - NEW TIME
At The Dance Complex, 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq. Cambridgewww.DanceComplex.org.
Contact daryamarusa for questions.
The LAST 2 classes will be:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 3:00-4:30PM - DATE & TIME CHANGE
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH, 12:30-2:00PM - LAST CLASS
Lacina teaches a unique blend of European Modern techniques & traditional styles from his home country, Burkina Faso, West Africa. In the US, Lacina's approach could be compared to that of Ronald K. Brown or other artists who strive to develop a fusion of Modern & African Diaspora dance techniques and aesthetics. www.movementrevolutionafrica .com/kongoba.html
Saturday, November 10, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] PROVIDENCE CLASS REMINDER
classes continue this sunday -- 11AM-12PM for issa's drum class, 12:30 - 2 for joh's dance class at hillel (brownhillel.org).
see you sunday,
jori
Friday, November 09, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Next Laciana Coulibaly Workshop - Nov 18 - NEW TIME!
Dear African Dance & Music Community,
Lacina Coulibaly will return 3 more times to the Dance Complex to teach fantastic master classes in African contemporary dance. The next classes will be:
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, 12:30-2:00pm - NEW TIME
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 3:00-4:30PM - DATE & TIME CHANGESUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH, 12:30-2:00PM - LAST CLASS
Lacina teaches a unique blend of European Modern techniques & traditional styles from his home country, Burkina Faso, West Africa. In the US, Lacina's approach could be compared to that of Ronald K. Brown or other artists who strive to develop a fusion of Modern & African Diaspora dance techniques and aesthetics. AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY DANCE WORKSHOP
WITH MASTER DANCER & CHOREOGRAPHER, LACINA COULIBALY
NEXT CLASS: SUNDAY, NOV 18th, 12:30-2:00 PM, $15At The Dance Complex, 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq. Cambridge www.DanceComplex.org. Contact daryamarusa for questions.
www.movementrevolutionafrica .com/kongoba.html
Lacina Coulibaly is a dancer/Choreographer from Burkina Faso who has been working for many years to develop his own style of dance that exists at the intersection between the traditional styles of his home country, and the expressions that emerge from the exploration of the self, and the techniques of European modern dance. Co-founder of the Burkina Faso based dance company, Kongo Ba Teria, Lacina challenges traditional boundaries and to create new movement dialogues. Lacina was guest instructor at Brown University in 2006 and is presently at Yale University.
[Wadabo_updates] African Dance & Music Tomorrow...
Tomorrow, Saturday November 10th
we have two wonderful opportunities to
experience the arts of Africa:
1 - Dance with master dancer, from Guinea, West Africa
Yalani Bangoura;
It is not to be missed!
Saturday Nov 10th
4:30-6:00 pm, Fatou N'Diaye's Class, $15
A special THANK YOU to Sister Fatou N'Diaye for generously donating her class space to host Yalani!!
Yalani Bangoura, is a master dancer, performer, choreographer, acrobat and teacher of the dances from Guinea, West Africa. Former choreographer for the legendary Les Ballets Africains of the Republic of Guinea, Yalani Bangoura is also known for his hip-hop dance. He is currently a member of Magbana Drum & Dance NYC, as well as the award-winning West African dance and drum company Les Merveilles de Guinea under the direction of Mr. Kemoko Sano.
2 - BALLA TOUNKARA & GROUP SPIRIT
LIVE AT THE MIDDLE EAST CORNER
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH 10:30pm-1:30am
@ The Middle East Corner, Central Square
472 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA
BALLA TOUNKARA, singer / kora master, was born into one of the Mali's
most prestigious griot families. He studied the kora with his grandfathers,
master kora player Batouroue Sekou Kouyate and Samakou Tounkara.
Balla's deep devotion to Manding music and his mastery of the kora were
further expanded by his interest in Western music. Since moving to the USA
in 1996, he has collaborated with jazz, funk, rock, hip-hop, R & B, Latin,
and reggae musicians while maintaining his connection to his Malian roots.
Balla's group, Groupe Spirit, has performed regularly in Boston and New York,
with forays across the border into Canada. They perform a spicy, eclectic blend of
African, Latin, funk, and blues that can electrify any audience
http://www.myspace.com/ballatounkara
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] The Superpowers Play 11/8 - THIS Thursday
(formerly AfroBeat Society)
Thursday, November 8th
@ Johnny D's Uptown in Davis Sq.
17 Holland St, Somerville, Ma 02144 , 9pm $TBA
www.johnnyds.com/
The Superpowers are:
Samba Cisse Sabar Drums - Matt Donnelly Percussion - Adam Clark Drums
Drew Sayers Tenor Sax -Nick Videen Alto Sax -Alex Asher Trombone
Cole Kamen-Green Trumpet -David Bailis Guitar -Ryan Dugre Guitar -
Eric Lane Keyboards -Bennett Miller Bass -Ben Davis Bass
www.myspace.com/thesuperpowers
www.sonicbids.com/thesuperpowers
"A band built on face-melting percussive breakdowns and funky brass showoff pieces with a badass vibe armed with limitless positive musical energy..." Weekly Dig 10.11.07
[Wadabo_updates] New Drum Classes with Daniel Soumah
AFRICAN DRUM CLASS
Beginner/ Intermediate Levels
Starts Tuesday, November 6, 6 :00-7:00pm
With Daniel Soumah, Artist
From Conakry , Guinea
$12 per class – Private Class Upon Request
YWCA, 7 Temple Street, Cambridge
Learn Original Rhythms :
. Yole . Guine Fare
. Yankadi . Doundoumba
. Soli . Soko
. Mendiani
Questions : Contact Susan at 781-258-9045
Monday, November 05, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Yalani Bangoura African Dance - THIS SATURDAY
Master Dancer and teacher from Guinea, West Africa
Yalani Bangoura,
is visiting from New York
& will guest teach Sister Fatou N'Diaye's class:
Saturday Nov 10th, 4:30-6pm, $15
At the Dance Complex, 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq.
Yalani's fluid and powerful dance style is not to be missed!
Yalani Bangoura, master dancer, tours nationally and internationally teaching for African Dance Festivals the world over. His deep commitment to sharing and passing the dance tradition is a benefit to students everywhere... Come one come all. A special THANK YOU to Sister Fatou for graciously giving her class time so that we can study with Yalani!
Friday, November 02, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] PROVIDENCE CLASSES reminder
[Wadabo_updates] Balla Tounkara & Group Spirit Saturday 11/10
BALLA TOUNKARA & GROUP SPIRIT
- LIVE AT THE MIDDLE EAST CORNER
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH 10:30pm-1:30am
@ The Middle East Corner, Central Square
472 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA
BALLA TOUNKARA, singer / kora master, was born into one of the Mali's
most prestigious griot families. He studied the kora with his grandfathers,
master kora player Batouroue Sekou Kouyate and Samakou Tounkara.
Balla's deep devotion to Manding music and his mastery of the kora were
further expanded by his interest in Western music. Since moving to the USA
in 1996, he has collaborated with jazz, funk, rock, hip-hop, R & B, Latin,
and reggae musicians while maintaining his connection to his Malian roots.
Balla's group, Groupe Spirit, has performed regularly in Boston and New York,
with forays across the border into Canada. They perform a spicy, eclectic blend of
African, Latin, funk, and blues that can electrify any audience
http://www.myspace.com/ballatounkara
[Wadabo_updates] The Superpowers Play 11/8
THE SUPERPOWERS
(formerly AfroBeat Society)
Thursday, November 8th
@ Johnny D's Uptown in Davis Sq.
17 Holland St, Somerville, Ma 02144 , 9pm $TBA
www.johnnyds.com/
www.myspace.com/thesuperpowers
www.sonicbids.com/thesuperpowers
"A band built on face-melting percussive breakdowns and funky brass showoff pieces with a badass vibe armed with limitless positive musical energy..." Weekly Dig 10.11.07
[Wadabo_updates] Lacina Couliably workshop THIS SUNDAY...
Dear African Dance & Music Community,
After a fantastic first workshop with over 20 participants
Lacina Coulibaly will return to the Dance Complex
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, 1:30-3:00pm
(DON'T FORGET TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS ONE
HOUR BACK SATURDAY NIGHT!!)
teaching a unique blend of European Modern techniques & traditional styles from his home country, Burkina Faso, West Africa. In the US, Lacina's approach could be compared to that of Ronald K. Brown or other artists who strive to develop a fusion of Modern & African Diaspora dance techniques and aesthetics. See details below...
AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY DANCE WORKSHOP
WITH MASTER DANCER & CHOREOGRAPHER ,
LACINA COULIBALY
SUNDAY, NOV 4th, 1:30-3 :00PM, $15At The Dance Complex, 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq. Cambridge www.DanceComplex.org. Contact daryamarusa for questions. Upcoming Sunday workshop dates: November 18th, December 9th, December 16th .
www.movementrevolutionafrica .com/kongoba.html
Lacina Coulibaly is a dancer/Choreographer from Burkina Faso who has been working for many years to develop his own style of dance that exists at the intersection between the traditional styles of his home country, and the expressions that emerge from the exploration of the self, and the techniques of European modern dance. Co-founder of the Burkina Faso based dance company, Kongo Ba Teria, Lacina challenges traditional boundaries and to create new movement dialogues. Lacina was guest instructor at Brown University in 2006 and is presently at Yale University.
[Wadabo_updates] SambaLolo Plays TONITE in Jamaica Plain
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo
AT THE MIDWAY CAFE IN JP
TONIGHT- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND
Music starts @ 10pm
3496 Washington Street in Jamaica Plain.
Click here for Google Map and driving directions
Visit: sambalolo.net
YOU CAN SEE BOUBACAR & SAMBA LOLO
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT @ THE MIDWAY!
The Sounds of Mali, West Africa with Samba Lolo featuring Boubacar Diabate West African Griot Music from Mali. Griot singer, guitarist, songwriter and storyteller Boubacar Diabate from Bamako, Mali comes from the Mandinka lineage and has combined traditional rhythms with modern influences to create his own style of contemporary Malian Griot music presenting his own compositions and arrangements, singing and playing guitar with his group, Samba Lolo. Singing in Bambara, Boubacar and Samba Lolo create a performance that spans the full spectrum of Traditional to Contemporary Malian music from West Africa. Bouba sings of a common shared experience of love, life and humanity, giving all an opportunity to hear the age-old West African tradition of Griot storytelling through song.