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/
-------------------------------
*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

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

[Wadabo_updates] The Superpowers Play 11/8 - THIS Thursday

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/

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

Dear  African Dance & Music Community,

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

hi all, we are continuing with the 11-12 drum class and 12:30 - 2 dance class this week. see you sunday (and don't forget about daylight savings!!), jori

[Wadabo_updates] Balla Tounkara & Group Spirit Saturday 11/10

Dear African Dance & Music Community

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

Dear African Dance & Drum Community

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, $15

At 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 .

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] SambaLolo Plays TONITE in Jamaica Plain

Dear African Dance & Music Community,

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.