[Wadabo_updates] busy weekend at the BeeHive - lamine, zili, balla, more. .. .

It's a busy weekend at the Beehive (http://www.beehiveboston.com/). Always free music, always a
great crowd, always a great time.

This week:
* Thursday: Lamine Toure & Groupe Saloum (http://www.myspace.com/groupsaloum)
* Friday: Zili Misik (http://www.myspace.com/zilimisik) - All Female Band Bringing African,
Caribbean, American Soul to Boston and the nation!
* Saturday: Balla Kouyate & World Vision (more below)
* Sunday: NOT AT BEEHIVE (but still awesome): Rubble Bucket Orchestra @ Johnny D's

As always, check out the Boston Modern Global Music calendar for upcoming awesome shows:
http://soungalo.blogspot.com/2008/06/boston-modern-global-music-calendar_11.html

CATCH BALLA KOUYATE AND WORLD VISION AT A RARE BOSTON SHOW!

Balla and his group, World Vision, will play at The Beehive in Boston on SAT 11/22. It's a pretty
hip club that also serves food. It was opened by Berklee professors and alum. Only diners get a
table and I believe it must be reserved. We saw James Belushi there. He got up and belted up a blues
tune with the band and played the harmonica. Anyways, entry is free. The band goes on at 10 PM and
plays til around 1:30 AM. Here are the details:

SATURDAY November 22, 2008
10 PM - 1:30 AM
The Beehive (in the Cyclorama building)
541 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
617.423.0069 (call to reserve table or do it online)
NO COVER!
http://www.beehiveboston.com/
parking is on the street, valet parking available

www.myspace.com/ballakouyate
www.ballakouyate.com
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[Wadabo_updates] Lamine Toure & Group Saloum Perform Friday, 11/14

LAMINE TOURE & GROUP SALOUM

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14th at 9:30 pm
at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge!

1667 Massachusetts Ave
between Harvard & Porter Squares
Just $10 * great food * great bar * room to dance!


UPCOMING SHOWS - SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, November 20th, 2008 at 10 pm at The Beehive
Friday, December 5th, 2008 at 9:30pm at The Lizard Lounge

...then NO SHOWS until Spring 2009!


Group Saloum is: Lamine Toure (sabar and lead vocals), Paa Seck (sabar), Moha Seck (sabar), Michael Lewis (drums), Wusef (bass), Dai Miyazaki (lead guitar), Akili Jamal Haynes (trumpet, percussion and backing vocals), Yujung Jung (keyboards), Erin Blatti (backing vocals), and Sarah Privler (trombone).

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

For venue info, visit
http://www.lizardloungeclub.com

[Wadabo_updates] Dance and Music from Ghana with Nani Agbeli STARTING THIS WEEKEND!

Reminder - These events start THIS WEEKEND AND GO ALL MONTH LONG & INTO DECEMBER!

ThisWorldMusic is proud to present a series of performances and dance & music workshops with Master Drummer & Dancer, Nani Agbeli, in November in Eastern Massachusetts. Mr. Agbeli, who hails from the Ewe region of Ghana, West Africa, will be in Boston Nov. 15-Dec. 7 as an artist-in-residence at Tufts University.

STARTING THIS WEEKEND, Check out performances and music workshops in Milford and Longmeadow, MA, followed by New England Conservatory and the Boston Symphony Orchestra (for BSO info, click here). For dates, times and locations, you can check out our recently updated 2008-2009 schedule here.

STARTING NEST WEEK, Check out our series of 3 master classes on Ewe (EH-vay) dance from Ghana, taught by world-renowned Ghanaian Master Dancer Nani Agbeli, himself. Come join the party: 

Wednesday Nov. 19, 6:00-7:30pm

Sunday Nov. 23, 12noon-1:30pm

& Wednesday Dec. 3, 6:00-7:30pm

at The Dance Complex in Cambridge, MA.  

Whether you are new to West African dance, or simply looking to tackle a beautiful tradition that is normally hard to find in Boston, Mr. Agbeli's teaching will inspire and challenge all ability levels. Set to live drumming of top area musicians, including Jerry Leake and Jeremy Cohen, this is a major cultural event not to be missed! Discount with pre-registration: 1 class = $15 / 2 classes = $25 / all 3 classes = $30. To register or for more information contact Jeremy Cohen at: 617.833.5207

And then ThisWorldMusic goes to Africa! We will be putting the "World" in ThisWorldMusic with an intensive 3-week drum-and-dance cultural field study to Ghana, a West African nation rich in music and dance. The course, being run through UMass Amherst, is currently slated to take place late July-early August. More details to follow. 

So, keep checking our website for awesome pics, cool new videos and a continually updated workshop schedule. As always, keep it funky!

Sincerely,
Jeremy Cohen
Founder/Director, ThisWorldMusic
617.833.5207
www.thisworldmusic.com

[Wadabo_updates] Correction - Bouba & SambaLolo play Nov 22 ONLY!

CORRECTION - SHOWS WITH BOUBACAR DIABATE & SAMBALOLO

November 11th & November 18th - CANCELED

SATURDAY, November 22nd, 11pm - STILL ON!!!

The Precinct Bar  | 70 Union Square, Somerville | No cover, food served until 11pm | 617.623.9211 |www.PrecinctBar.com 

SambaLolo, featuring Boubacar Diabate, West African Griot from Mali, combines traditional rhythms with modern influences to form a unique style of contemporary Malian Griot music. Singing in Bambara, Diabate tells stories of common shared human experiences such as of love, life and humanity. Through the age-old West African tradition of Griot storytelling, Diabate brings the audience on a musical journey that is embellished with accents of Jazz, Blues and Reggae. For more information about Boubacar Diabate and SambaLolo visit: www.SambaLolo.net or www.myspace.com/sambalolo

[Wadabo_updates] Boubacar Diabate & SambaLolo - 3 shows in November!

3 SHOWS WITH BOUBACAR DIABATE & SAMBALOLO
November at The Precinct Bar  | 70 Union Square, Somerville | No cover, food served until 10pm Sun-Wed, 11pm Thu-Sat | 617.623.9211 |www.PrecinctBar.com 

Mark your calendars: 

Tuesday, November 11th, 10pm

Tuesday, November 18th, 10pm

Friday, November 22nd, 11pm

SambaLolo, featuring Boubacar Diabate, West African Griot from Mali, combines traditional rhythms with modern influences to form a unique style of contemporary Malian Griot music. Singing in Bambara, Diabate tells stories of common shared human experiences such as of love, life and humanity. Through the age-old West African tradition of Griot storytelling, Diabate brings the audience on a musical journey that is embellished with accents of Jazz, Blues and Reggae. For more information about Boubacar Diabate and SambaLolo visit: www.SambaLolo.net or www.myspace.com/sambalolo

[Wadabo_updates] More progress with Abdoulaye Diakite

Hello WADABO Community,
 
Just as I felt obliged to share the news about Abdoulaye's accident with you, I feel equally compelled to share this update with you.  Please see the message below as Abdoulaye Diakite continues to show improvement in his health.  I want to thank WADABO for posting these messages, and thank the community for your support and positive energy.     

**Jennyjunjun**

Jennifer L. Thermenos

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To: drumndancegrl-list@yahoo.com
From: leah151@sbcglobal.net
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 14:28:21 -0800
Subject: [dununvillage] More progress for Abdoulaye!

Hello Drum/Dance friends,   Just one week later and Abdoulaye is showing some marked improvements and recovery!  He has undergone a bit of physical therapy while sitting up in bed as they moved his limbs around and asked him questions to get his cognitive functions churning.  He is responding and speaking a word or two or sometimes short sentences and beginning to recognize certain people and their names.  I'm told some of his 'sass' is already returning!     He is undergoing a battery of tests to assess his current state and determine how much trauma his system has undergone but so far, things are looking pretty good.  There have been some very positive developments and it just shows us what we already knew...that Abdoulaye is a fighter (when it comes to what matters anyway)!  Between his fortitude and all of you across the world with your prayers, thoughts and good wishes, he is making a swift comeback!    For those of you who have some history with Abdoulaye, if you have any pictures of say Tambacounda and/or his family, audio with him telling history, or any video, it would be great if you could bring it to share with him as it may assist him with regaining familiarity and memory.    One final note I'd like to share is concerning a way to help out in this situation.  Drumskull Drums is volunteering to organize and receive donations on Abdoulaye's behalf.  Please read here for complete info: http://www.drumskulldrums.com/en2/5/news,_events_&_links.php  "One major concern given this situation is the financial state that this leaves Abdoulaye's family in. Many people in Senegal rely on him daily. At this time DrumSkull Drums is accepting donations to help support Abdoulaye, his family in Senegal and his family here who have literally stopped working to be there for him at all times. Please offer up anything that you can afford."   Thank you all for your concern, caring and all of your positive energy during this last hectic week.  It's inspiring to be reminded of what a great community we have here.   Warm regards, Leah

[Wadabo_updates] African Contemporary Dance performed with LIVE music 11/14 & 11/15

Dear African Dance and Music Community,

Witness this meeting of worlds:

A mixture of Contemporary, African and Haitian dance set to Indian tabla, Haitian & West African rhythms & balafon!

Darya Pinton will be presenting her own choreography set to an original score performed LIVE in collaboration with  Darren Beaudet (on tabla) and Boubacar Diabate (on percussion & balafon).

4x4

4 Choreographer / Composer Collaborations

11/14 - 11/15 @ 8:00 PM,

@ The Dance Complex - 536 Mass. Ave, Cambridge, MA

4 X 4 = Choreographer Composer Collaborations; An Evening of Live Music + Movement Compositions Driven by the Spirit of Collaboration with:

Darya Marusa Pinton/ Darren Beaudet & Boubacar Diabate
Joy Madden/Juliet Case
Danny Swain/Jane Wang
Ellen Godena/Max Lord

Tickets: $20 general / $15 for BDA Members, Seniors, and Students, Reservations: Please Call: 617-312-5449

Contact: Juliet Case Phone: 617-312-5449 E-mail: jfc6282@hotmail.com

www.DanceComplex.org

www.bostondancealliance.org

[Wadabo_updates] Special Guest teaches Pape N'Diaye's class tonight!

Greetings African Dance Community!

 

Please show your support as Pape N'Diaye welcomes Mortala, a hot new artist FRESH from Senegal!!! Mortala is on tour with Senegalese music artist, Fallou Dieng, and has been lighting up stages around the world with his smooth, dynamic, high-energy dance moves! This is a very special treat for Boston, and you will not want to miss it!!!!

 

Friday, November 7, 2008

7:30-9:00pm

AFRICAN DANCE

at the YWCA of Cambridge

7 Temple Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 

 

Also, SUNDAY CLASS IS ON with PAPE N'DIAYE!!!

__________________________________________________

 

Greetings!

 

Pape N'Diaye holds regular djembe and sabar African dance classes every Friday and Sunday in Cambridge, MA. Come and sweat with him this weekend!

 

Fridays 7:30-9:00pm

DJEMBE DANCE

at the YWCA of Cambridge

 

Sundays 1:30-3:00pm

SABAR DANCE

at the Dance Complex

 

 

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

www.papendiaye.com

ndiayeartiste@yahoo.com

[Wadabo_updates] Lecture on Candomble by Priest, Senhor Amilton Costa

LECTURE BY CANDOMBLE PRIEST SENHOR AMILTON COSTA
Learn about Candomble from a living master

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 at 4PM
William James Hall, Rm. 1 (in the basement)
Corner of Kirkland Ave. and Divinity Ave., Harvard University, Cambridge

Senhor Amilton Costa, Bahian Humbondo (Senior Priests of the Jeje Nation) will lecture about Brazilian Candomblé, drawing on his extensive knowledge and personal experiences. At the end of his lecture, Senhor Costa will take questions from the audience.

Organized by Prof. J. Lorand Matory for his course, Afro-Atlantic Religions, and sponsored by the Department of African and African American Studies, the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies, and the Committee on African Studies at Harvard University.

Adam M. McGee, MTS
Doctoral student
Department of African and African American Studies
Committee on the Study of Religion
Harvard University
PO Box 380602, Cambridge, MA 02238-0602
Email: amcgee@fas.harvard.edu

[Wadabo_updates] Call to Dancers from Akikai Dance

 ANIKAI Dance AUDITION
 Saturday November 8 at 5pm
 at OrigiNation, Inc.
 11 Walnut Park, Roxbury

Looking for strong, versatile dancers with backgrounds in
Contemporary dance, African dance, Capoeira, Indian dance,
Contact, Butoh, and any combination thereof.

Upcoming performances in Boston and NYC.

Wendy Jehlen is a Contemporary dancer/choreographer whose
unique approach to movement incorporates elements of a wide
range of dance and movement styles, including South Indian
dance, Butoh, Capoeira, African dance American Sign Language
poetry, and a wide-range of Modern and Contemporary dance
styles. She has performed her choreography in the United
States, Europe, India and Japan. "more than dance"  – India Today

 

OrigiNation is  located Egleston Square. It  is accessible
by several bus lines, a 10-minute walk from the Orange Line
Stony Brook T-stop and has parking available across the
street.

www.akhra.org/anikaiweb
Questions?: wendy@akhra.org/617 861 7930

[Wadabo_updates] Prayers for Abdoulaye Diakite

Hello WADABO community,
 
Please see the following grave message about a great man, master drummer, and excellent teacher, Abdoulaye Diakite from Tamabacounda, Senegal who now resides in Oakland, Ca.  He has suffered an unfortunate accident in his home which has compromised his health and survival.  The good news is that since this first email I have received word that Abdoulaye is improving, but I know he has a long way to go to a full recovery. 
Above all else over the years, the dance and drum community has shown me the power of unity and good intention.  It is for this reason and with deep respect that I ask the Boston community, as part of a global community, please be made aware of Abdoulaye's situation so that together we can offer healing energy to a man who is truly a symbol of unity and a great contributor to African dance, drum, and awareness in the U.S.
 
Thank you and please keep dancing and drumming,

**Jennyjunjun**
Jennifer L. Thermenos
 

To: drumndancegrl-list@yahoo.com
From: leah151@sbcglobal.net
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:46:10 -0700
Subject: [dununvillage] Prayers for Abdoulaye please

Hello Drum & Dance Family,
 
Hope this message finds you all well as the seasons change and the holidays approach.  I'd like to request something from you all because collectively, we can have a lot of power.  Abdoulaye Diakite, who many of us know well, is in critical condition at Alta Bates Medical Center in Berkeley.  He suffered carbon monoxide poisoning when trying to heat his room a couple nights ago.  When he was found, he was unconscious and taken to the hospital where he stayed last night and still remains non-responsive.  This is a very critical time for Abdoulaye and what is most needed right now are your prayers for his recovery.  It's a powerful thing so please just take a moment or two to send it out there. 
 
Thank you all for your support during this uncertain time. 
 
With gratitude,
Leah