Friday, December 28, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] PROVIDENCE SUNDAY CLASSES ARE ON THIS WEEK!

Hi all,

Providence classes are on this week! Come out and dance!  Seydou is back from Mali, and Issa's fabulous student Zach will be teaching drum class. **Please note that dance class will start at 12PM, not 12:30PM.

11AM-12PM Drum class with Zach

12PM-1:30PM Dance class with Seydou

brownhillel.org

See you Sunday!

Jori

Thursday, December 27, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] Sabar class IS happening tonight...

dear sabar enthusiasts,

just a reminder that there IS sabar dance class today -- Paa will be
teaching
Lamine's thursday class every thursday 6:30-8 while Lamine is in
Senegal, so
please come out and support his class!

best,
patty

[Wadabo_updates] New Year's Eve with SambaLolo

Dear African Music & Dance Community,

BOUBACAR DIABATE & SAMBALOLO
LIVE & DIRECT ON NEW YEAR'S EVE!!
TUESDAY, DEC 31ST @ MATT MURPHY'S

No cover, music starts @ 10pm, food served until 10pm.
Matt Murphy's Pub is located at 14 Harvard Street,
Brookline Village, Brookline MA.

www.MattMurphyspub.com

About Samba Lolo:

Samba Lolo featuring Boubacar Diabate, West African Griot Music from Mali, combined traditional rhythms with modern influences to create a unique style of contemporary Malian Griot music. Singing in Bambara, Boubacar and Samba Lolo create a performance that spans the full spectrum of Traditional to Contemporary Malian music. 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 intermingled with the musicals accents of Jazz n' Blues and Reggae. For more information about Samba Lolo visit www.myspace.com/sambalolo


[Wadabo_updates] New York New Year's African Dance Festival is THIS WEEK!!

The New York New Year's African Dance Festival is less than 3 DAYS AWAY!!! Online pre-registration ends TODAY!!!

 

THE NEW YORK NEW YEAR'S AFRICAN DANCE FESTIVAL

DEC 29 - JAN 1, 2008

 

 

A great holiday gift! Treat yourself now and save!

Pre-register for workshops and purchase concert tickets online to take advantage of deep discounts. Online pre-registration ends Dec 26th! More info>>

 

A concert event not to be missed!

All festival instructors will be performing in concert on one stage for the first time in African dance history! Read the bios of all of the festival artists, and don't forget to purchase tickets early and directly from the TAZIAInc. website to save! More concert info>>

 

A New Year's Eve celebration you will never forget!

Bring in the New Year in New York City at the biggest African dance celebration EVER! Watch a live concert by recording artists Assane and Ousseynou Kouyate, drum performances by the hottest percussionists in African dance, and other surprise guest performances!  The party will be held at the Harlem YMCA Jackie Robinson Youth Center, located at 181 West 135th Street, New York, NY 10030.  We have worked hard to make this party one of the most affordable New Year's Eve tickets in the City! Party tickets are on sale now and can be purchased directly from the TAZIA Inc . website! More party details>>

 

The Featured Musicians of the Festival!

These musicians will keep us dancing straight into the New Year! 

 

Loran Camara

Mamadou Cisse
Samba Cisse
Brigo Diagne
Ibrahima "Thiokho" Diagne
Mamadou Diouck
Alioune "Guido" Faye
Rich Baba Faye
Mamadou Guisse
Frank Malloy
Frankie Malloy
Abdou M'Baye
Mamadou N'Diaye "Lynx"
Backa Niang
Mangue Sylla

and MORE!

 

Festival Workshop Schedule –December 29, 2007 - Jan 1, 2008
JUST ADDED: Coura N'Diaye! View the latest schedule updates! 

Saturday, December 29, 2007

 Time

 Class

 Instructor

 1:00 - 2:30 pm

 Djembe (Mali)

 Djeneba Sako

 2:30 - 4:00 pm

 Sabar (Senegal)

 Ndeye Gueye

 4:00 - 5:30 pm

 Djembe (Guinea)

 Marietou Camara

 5:30 - 7:00 pm

 Sabar (Senegal)

 Babacar N'Diaye

 7:00 - 8:30 pm

 Kutiro (Senegal)

 Mariama Basse

 8:30 - 10:00 pm

 Djembe (Guinea)

 Ismael Kouyate



Sunday, December 30, 2007

 Time

 Class

 Instructor

 11:00 - 12:30 pm

 Sabar (Senegal)

 Rich Baba Faye

 12:30 - 2:00 pm

 Djembe (Guinea)

 Nafisa Sharriff & Crystal Harrison

 2:00 - 3:30 pm

 Djembe (Guinea)

 Tenenfig Dioubate

 3:30 - 5:00 pm

 Djembe (Senegal)

 Assane Kouyate

 5:00 - 6:30 pm

 Kutiro (Senegal)

 Marie Basse-Wiles


8:30 - 10:30 pm     African Dance Concert at Peter Norton Symphony Space

Monday, December 31, 2007

  Time

 Class

 Instructor

 10:30 - 12:00 pm

 Sabar (Senegal)

 Ousmane Sall

 12:00 - 1:30 pm

 Kutiro (Senegal)

 Assane Konte

 1:30 - 3:00 pm

 Djembe (Guinea)

 Tenenfig Dioubate

 3:00 - 4:30 pm

 Sabar (Senegal)

 Ousseynou Kouyate

 4:30 - 6:00 pm

 Djembe (Mali)

 Djeneba Sako


11:30 pm        New Year's Eve Celebration at the Harlem YMCA Jackie Robinson Youth Center

 
Tuesday, January 1, 2008

 Time

 Class

 Instructor

11:30 - 1:00 pm

 Sabar (Senegal)

 Coura N'Diaye

 1:00 - 2:30 pm

 Djembe (Guinea)

 Marietou Camara

 2:30 - 4:00 pm

 Djembe (Guinea)

 Sandella Malloy & Amina Heckstall

 4:00 - 5:30 pm

 Djembe (Guinea)

 Ismael Kouyate

 5:30 - 7:00 pm

 Kutiro (Senegal)

 The TWINS - Assane & Ousseynou

 7:00 - 8:30 pm

 Sabar (Senegal)

 Rich Baba Faye

Workshop schedule is subject to change without notice. 

 

Find out more! Visit:

www.taziainc.com

 Questions? Email info@tazia in c.co m.

 Copyright 2007. Tazia Inc. All rights reserved

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] reminder - no seydou class tonight

hi all -
sorry for the late reminder, but Seydou Coulibaly will NOT be teaching
his class tonight at the Dance Complex. His normal class schedule will
resume on Wednesday, January 2nd.
hope that all of you had a beautiful holiday season filled with light,
love, laughter and family.
peace.
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Friday, December 21, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] African Dance & Music THIS WEEKEND!

Dear African Dance & Music Community,

If you are in Boston this weekend, you are in luck!
There are plenty of chances for you to get your groove on
with African music & dance...
1 - Coure N'Diaye teaches class Sat 12/22 & Sun 12/23
2 - Jean Appolon teaches class Sat 12/22 & Sun 12/23
3 - Boubacar Diabate & SambaLolo plays Saturday night @ Matt Murphy's

*****************************************************************************************
1 - Master dancer & choreographer from Senegal,
Coura N'Diaye
will teach this weekend, 12/21 & 22
Saturday (for Mama Fatou) 4:30-6pm
& Sunday (for Pape N'Diaye) 1:30-3pm

Price: $15
@ the Dance Complex
536 Mass Ave, Central Sq, Cambridge.
 
BIO: Coura N'Diaye was born and raised in Dakar, Senegal. As a child Coura enjoyed dancing and it was no surprise when she received a more formal education from Mansa Gueye, director of the National Ballet of Senegal. After arriving in the United States, she formed Sunugal Ballet in 1998 to promote and perform Senegalese dance in the Bay Area. A small subset of Sunugal Ballet performed in People Like Me 2002: Face to Face! She has performed in numerous venues and festivals internationally, including the 2001 San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, the 1999 Juneteenth Festival in Oakland, and the Santa Cruz Ethnic Arts Showcase. She has also collaborated with other Senegalese performers, including international acclaimed singer, Youssou N'Dour, in addition to other performers residing in the U.S., to produce the Keur Khaley Cultural Dance Concert in Oakland, CA. in 2000 and 2001.

2 - Jean Appolon WILL teach both of his classes this weekend:

Saturday, 12/21 Haitian Dance 1:30-3pm
Sunday, 12/22 Modern Technique 11am-12:30pm


Both of these classes will be
canceled the following weekend
12/29 & 30 - NO CLASSES

At the Dance Complex
536 Mass Ave Central Sq Cambridge

3 - SambaLolo plays live on Saturday Night

Boubacar Diabate & SambaLolo
live in Brookline THIS weekend!!

SATURDAY, DEC 22ND @ MATT MURPHY'S

No cover, music starts @ 10pm, food served until 10pm.
Matt Murphy's Pub is located at 14 Harvard Street,
Brookline Village, Brookline MA.

www.MattMurphyspub.com

About Samba Lolo:

Samba Lolo featuring Boubacar Diabate, West African Griot Music from Mali, combined traditional rhythms with modern influences to create a unique style of contemporary Malian Griot music. Singing in Bambara, Boubacar and Samba Lolo create a performance that spans the full spectrum of Traditional to Contemporary Malian music. 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 intermingled with the musicals accents of Jazz n' Blues and Reggae. For more information about Samba Lolo visit www.myspace.com/sambalolo


Thursday, December 20, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] Boubacar Diabate & SambaLolo THIS Saturday 12/22

Dear African Dance & Music Community,

Boubacar Diabate & SambaLolo
live in Brookline THIS weekend!!

SATURDAY, DEC 22ND @ MATT MURPHY'S

No cover, music starts @ 10pm, food served until 10pm.
Matt Murphy's Pub is located at 14 Harvard Street,
Brookline Village, Brookline MA.

www.MattMurphyspub.com

About Samba Lolo:

Samba Lolo featuring Boubacar Diabate, West African Griot Music from Mali, combined traditional rhythms with modern influences to create a unique style of contemporary Malian Griot music. Singing in Bambara, Boubacar and Samba Lolo create a performance that spans the full spectrum of Traditional to Contemporary Malian music. 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 intermingled with the musicals accents of Jazz n' Blues and Reggae. For more information about Samba Lolo visit www.myspace.com/sambalolo

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] Jean Appolon WILL have classes 12/21 & 22

Dear African Dance & Music Community,

Jean Appolon WILL teach both of his classes this weekend:

Saturday, 12/21 Haitian Dance 1:30-3pm

Sunday, 12/22 Modern Technique 11am-12:30pm


Both of these classes will be
canceled the following weekend
12/29 & 30 - NO CLASSES

At the Dance Complex
536 Mass Ave Central Sq Cambridge

Visit www.DanceComplex.org for all holiday cancellations

[Wadabo_updates] Coura N'Diaye teaches THIS WEEKEND

Dear African Dance & Music Community,

Master dancer & choreographer from Senegal,
Coura N'Diaye
will teach this weekend, 12/21 & 22
Saturday (for Mama Fatou) 4:30-6pm
& Sunday (for Pape N'Diaye) 1:30-3pm

Price: $15
@ the Dance Complex
536 Mass Ave, Central Sq, Cambridge.
 
BIO: Coura N'Diaye was born and raised in Dakar, Senegal. As a child Coura enjoyed dancing and it was no surprise when she received a more formal education from Mansa Gueye, director of the National Ballet of Senegal. After arriving in the United States, she formed Sunugal Ballet in 1998 to promote and perform Senegalese dance in the Bay Area. A small subset of Sunugal Ballet performed in People Like Me 2002: Face to Face! She has performed in numerous venues and festivals internationally, including the 2001 San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, the 1999 Juneteenth Festival in Oakland, and the Santa Cruz Ethnic Arts Showcase. She has also collaborated with other Senegalese performers, including international acclaimed singer, Youssou N'Dour, in addition to other performers residing in the U.S., to produce the Keur Khaley Cultural Dance Concert in Oakland, CA. in 2000 and 2001.

[Wadabo_updates] Lamine Toure - Dance & Drum classes

Dear African Dance & Drum Community,

Moha and/or Paa will continue to teach Lamine's sabar drum classes
while Lamine is away in Senegal. However, due to the upcoming
holidays, they will wait until after new year's to start up classes
again. So the first drum class will resume on SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 at
noon; after that, drum classes will continue as usual (Saturdays at
noon, Monday evenings at 6pm). Please come out to support their drum
classes in the month of january!!

Thursday dance classes at Dance Complex will continue as usual.

Happy holidays and stay warm,
Patty

Saturday, December 15, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] PROVIDENCE CLASSES -- NO CLASSES SUNDAY DECEMBER 15

Providence drum and dance classes are canceled tomorrow... have a great Sunday and drive safe.

Jori

[Wadabo_updates] Lacina Coulibaly class CANCELED!! TOMORROW

Dear Lacina Coulibaly Workshop Participants,
 
 
THIS WORKSHOP IS CANCELED
African Contemporary Dance Workshop
with Lacina Coulibaly
 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH
sorry for the short notice but Lacina decided to cancel the workshop due to the
storm that is going to hit the east coast
tomorrow morning.
 
We look forward to seeing Lacina in the future - there is a possiblity that he may return in the fall of 2008.
Contact 617.909.4489 for questions

Thursday, December 13, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] Dance Complex CLOSED 12.13 SNOW

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THE DANCE COMPLEX IS CLOSED AS OF 2:30PM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13TH. NO AFTERNOON OR EVENING REHEARSALS OR CLASSES.
WE WILL RE-OPEN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14TH WITH A NORMAL SCHEDULE.

Please visit www.DanceComplex.org  for class, workshop and event
information.
Happy Snow!
--
Darya Pinton, Programs

The Dance Complex

536 Massachusetts Avenue

Cambridge, MA 01239

Tel: 617.547.9363 x12

Fax: 617.576.2180

www.DanceComplex.org

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] Benefit Concert w/ Samba Lolo & The Superpowers THIS SUNDAY 12/16

Dear African Dance & Music Community,

The New Orleans Women Artists Collective (NOWAC) Presents
 "Boston Grooves 4 NOLA"
A benefit concert  for NOWAC and tribute to
New Orleans' landmark Congo Square/Armstrong Park.


Sunday, December 16th, 2007
Featuring a double bill with
Samba Lolo & Boubacar Diabate
and The Superpowers


$8/ Doors at 9 PM at the Milky Way Lounge and Lanes,
403-405 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 617-524-3740
www.milkywayjp.com (21+).

Advance Tickets available at www.nowac.org


Proceeds go to the NOWAC & the formation of
"Women in the Building Trades-NOLA",
a pre-apprenticeship program for women in New Orleans.
For more info visit www.myspace.com/bostongrooves4nola


Congo Square is famous for its preservation of African musical and cultural elements. The third in the monthly series, Boston Gro oves 4 NOLA "Roots Run Deep Here"recognizes the influences of the African Diaspora and its significance to the origins and evolution of New Orleans Jazz and Rhythm and Blues, and all music today.

Designed to bridge communities through Arts & Culture, the New Orleans Women Artists Collective (NOWAC), through the generous support of the Milky Way Lounge & Lanes, presents Boston Grooves 4 NOLA. NOWAC's mission is to assist New Orleans women artists in their journey back home, by providing them with the support and resources necessary to restore and move forward through the encouragement of artists both within and beyond their communities. As part of this non-profits mission, NOWAC is bringing a taste of New Orleans to Boston to raise awareness and funds to support the on-going need to restore and rebuild the New Orleans community.

Boston Grooves 4 NOLA infuses traditional rhythms, sounds and spoken word of the Deep South with the funky grooves of neo-soul, jazz & blues from New Orleans and beyond. Offering a dynamic blend of artistic talent from New Orleans and the artistic community at large, Boston Groove 4 NOLA, like jambalaya, has as a little somethin' for everyone.

About Samba Lolo:
 Samba Lolo featuring Boubacar Diabate, West African Griot Music from Mali, combined traditional rhythms with modern influences to create a unique style of contemporary Malian Griot music. Singing in Bambara, Boubacar and Samba Lolo create a performance that spans the full spectrum of Traditional to Contemporary Malian music. 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 intermingled with the musicals accents of Jazz n' Blues and Reggae. For more information about Samba Lolo visit www.myspace.com/sambalolo

About The Superpowers:
 The Superpowers is a 10-piece, 21st Century Dance Band. Voted Best World Act in the Phoenix 2007 Best Music Poll and 2006 Boston Music Awards, The Superpowers have been hailed by critics as a "poly-rhythmic juggernaut". In June 2007, with the release of its debut album, REVIVAL TIME, the band formally known as the Boston Afrobeat Society shed its Afrobeat cocoon and moved forward with a NEW agenda – creating a Community wherein people across the planet can unite in collective energy and dance to create positive social change! For more information about The Superpowers  visit www.myspace.com/thesuperpowers




[Wadabo_updates] Next Class with Lacina Coulibaly THIS SUNDAY 12/16

Dear African Dance & Drum Community,

African Contemporary Dance Workshop
with Lacina Coulibaly
LAST CLASS: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH
12:30-2:30PM, $17


CLASS ON DEC. 16TH IS TWO FULL HOURS!

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to study with one of the masters of African Contemporary dance;
we don't know when he will be in Boston again!

At The Dance Complex, 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq. Cambridge
www.DanceComplex.org.
Contact 617.909.4489 for questions.

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.

For information on Lacina's work in English visit:
www.movementrevolutionafrica .com/kongoba.html
Lacina's dance company site in French:
http://KongoBaTeria.chez-alice.fr/

Friday, December 07, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] West African Textiles class with Ife Franklin

Dear African Dance & Music Community,
Learn the art of Nigerian textile making with local artist, Ife Franklin:

Art of Adire: West African Textiles with Ife Franklin
Create your own beautiful and unique garment using patterns and designs inspired by this ancient Nigerian craft. Learn resist and dying techniques as well as the history of Adire fabric making.
Sundays 1-4 PM
The New Art Center, Newton, MA
61 Washington Park, Newtonville , MA 02460
T: (617) 964-3424 • F: (617) 630-0081

www.NewArtCenter.org
Early Registration Rates END December 14!
Classes start the week of January 7, 2008

Thursday, December 06, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] Show Reminder: Nation Beat will be performing in Boston tomorrow night at Johnny D's.

Nation Beat will be performing in Boston tomorrow night at Johnny D's.
Nation Beat at Johnny D's
Friday, December 7th
Doors: 8:30pm
Showtime: 9:00pm

*Featuring Marcus Santos and Bloco AfroBrazil (http://www.afrobrazil.org/) opening the show.

We're excited to return to Johnny D's and spread the Big-Beat to the northeast.  We'll be performing new songs from our upcoming CD due to be released in the spring of '08.  New show, new singer, new songs... you don't want to miss this one!
Come see what all the hype is about. Nation Beat was chosen #1 in Rolling Stone Brazil!

Johnny D's
17 Holland S
Davis Square
Sommerville, MA
617-776-2004

Listen to New Unreleased Tracks from Nation Beat @ http://myspace.com/nationbeat
http://www.nationbeat.com/

[Wadabo_updates] Pape N'Diaye - NEW class schedule

Dear African Dance & Music Community,

Pape N'Diaye holds traditional and now CONTEMPORARY African dance classes
every FRIDAY and SUNDAY in Central Square -  Cambridge , MA .
The classes are for all ages and levels (beginning to advanced).
 
Please visit www.papendiaye.com for more details!

DJEMBE DANCE
Fridays 7:30-9:00pm
at the YWCA of Cambridge
 
SABAR DANCE
Sundays 1:30-3:00pm
at the Dance Complex
 
AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Sundays 6:00-7:30pm
at the YWCA of Cambridge
 
LOCATIONS:
YWCA of Cambridge
7 Temple Street
Cambridge , MA 02139
 
Dance Complex
536 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
 
Take the Redline T to Central Square.
The Cambridge YWCA is one block west of Prospect St.
between Massachusetts Ave. and Bishop Allen St.
 
If you have questions, feel free to respond to this email, or call 323-684-8298.
 
Jéréjëf
   
Pape N'Diaye

Wednesday, December 05, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] Drum classes with Alisco Diabate- THIS WEEKEND

Dear African Dance & Drum Community,

Come and learn from one of Guinea's
master dundun drummers,
ALISCO DIABATE:
Guinea Drum Workshops!

YWCA, Cambridge, 4:30-6pm, SATURDAY DECEMBER 8TH

Out of the Blue Gallery, 6:30-8pm, SUNDAY DECEMBER 9TH

Call: 260-418-2777 FOR MORE INFORMATION

Alisco is a master Doundoun and sangban player.  He has toured internationally and played with Les Ballets Africains, Les Merveilles d'Afrique, and Ballets Soleil.  He immigrated to the United States in 1995 with the award winning Les ballets Merveilles under the directorship of Kemoko Sano, renowned Les Ballets Africains Choreographer and Artistic Director.  Alisco continues to travel throughout the United States and Canada performing, teaching workshops and master classes.


[Wadabo_updates] Demba Senne Teaches THIS Thursday & Saturday

Dear African Dance & Music Community

Master Senegalese dancer & choreographer,
Demba Senne,
will be visiting Boston for the next three days...

Demba will guest teach 
Lamine Toure's Sabar class
TOMORROW, Thursday, December 6th 6:30-8:00pm, $12

Demba will also teach Djembe dance
for Sister Fatou N'Diaye's class
THIS Saturday, December 8th, 4:30-6:00pm, $12


Both Classes are located at The Dance Complex
536 Massachusetts Ave, Central Sq. Cambridge
617.547.9363, www.dancecomplex.org

Tuesday, December 04, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] Lacina Coulibaly - Next & Last Class Dec 16th

Dear African Dance & Music Community,

African Contemporary Dance Workshop
with Lacina Coulibaly
LAST CLASS: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH
12:30-2:30PM, $17


The December 8th class has been CANCELED.

CLASS ON DEC. 16TH IS TWO HOURS: 12:30-2:30PM

in order to make up for the canceled class,
and because it is Lacina's last class before he leaves Boston.

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to study with one of the masters of African Contemporary dance; we don't know when he will be in Boston again!

At The Dance Complex, 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq. Cambridge
www.DanceComplex.org.
Contact 617.909.4489 for questions.

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.


For information on Lacina's work in English visit:
www.movementrevolutionafrica .com/kongoba.html
Lacina's dance company site in French:
http://KongoBaTeria.chez-alice.fr/

[Wadabo_updates] Lamine Toure & Group Saloume Friday, Dec 7

Dear African Dance & Drum Community,

This is a heads up that

LAMINE TOURÉ & GROUP SALOUM

will be playing their LAST SHOW OF THE SEASON

on Friday, December 7, at 9:30 pm
at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, MA


DON'T MISS OUT! Lamine will be traveling to Senegal, so you won't
be able to hear the band again until well into 2008!



Group Saloum is: Lamine Touré (sabar and lead vocals), Paa Seck
(sabar), Moha Seck (sabar), Michael Lewis (drums), Raja Kassis (lead guitar),
Akili Jamal Haynes (trumpet, percussion and backing vocals), Walid
Zairi (bass), Ben Ricker (keyboards), Kimani Lumsden (percussion),
Iginaijah Maxwell (backing vocals), John Vanderpool (sax) and Sarah Privler
(trombone).

For more info, visit
http://www.laminetoure.com or
http://www.myspace.com/groupsaloum

Saturday, December 01, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] PROVIDENCE CLASS UPDATE

hi everyone,

class times this week are the same but SIDY MAIGA will be teaching issa's drum class!

drum class 11-12 with Sidy Maiga

dance class 12:30-2 with Joh Camara

brownhillel.org

see you sunday,

Jori

Friday, November 30, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] Seykou Sylla Dance Class TOMORROW 12/01

Dear African Dance and Music Community,

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

This Friday (November 30th), PISTOLERA, a wonderful group from Mexico/NewYork performing a style of music they call 'Latin alt-folklórico' performs in Boston. Go check them out!!

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

Dear African Dance & Music Community,

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

If you haven't heard, Tinariwen are all the rage. Everyone from Pitchfork to NPR loves them. See what the (deserved) hype is all about . . .

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

hi all,

the sunday classes in providence ARE happening this weekend! come drum and dance off thanksgiving dinner! i'll be out of town but will see you the following week.

11AM-12PM drum class with issa

12:30 - 2PM dance class with joh

brownhillel.org

gobble gobble,

jori

Monday, November 19, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] Dance Complex Thanksgiving Schedule

Dear African Dance & Music Community,

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

hi all,

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

Dear African Dance & Music Community,
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

Call for Dancers:

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. Cambridge
www.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.

For information on Lacina's work in English visit:
www.movementrevolutionafrica .com/kongoba.html
Lacina's dance company site in French:
http://KongoBaTeria.chez-alice.fr/

Saturday, November 10, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] PROVIDENCE CLASS REMINDER

hi all,

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 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. 

AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY DANCE WORKSHOP

WITH MASTER DANCER & CHOREOGRAPHER, LACINA COULIBALY

NEXT CLASS: SUNDAY, NOV 18th, 12:30-2:00 PM, $15

At The Dance Complex, 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq. Cambridge www.DanceComplex.org. Contact daryamarusa for questions.

For information on Lacina's work in English visit:
www.movementrevolutionafrica .com/kongoba.html
Lacina's dance company site in French:
http://KongoBaTeria.chez-alice.fr/

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...

Dear African Dance & Music Community,

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.
 

Dance Complex  536 Mass Ave Cambridge, MA 02139 info: 617-304-4237

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