World Beat Music Fest. May 27, 2011

A celebration of music from around the globe!

Diali Cissokho
A renowned korist and percussionist from Senegal, Diali Keba Cissokho has just arrived in the United States after years of performing and teaching in Senegal and in Europe. Born into a rich ancestry of Manding griots (the musician caste), Diali has been playing traditional West African music for as long as he can remember. Diali’s greatest love is the kora, the 21-stringed African “harp-lute” that is at the heart and soul of much West African music, while he is also a passionate singer, percussionist and dancer. Crossing cultural boundaries with a wide range of sounds, from explosive dance rhythms to soothing hypnotic grooves, Diali brings an unparalleled virtuosity with a unique personal style to this respected traditional art form.
more info @ http://www.koraanddrums.com/

dub Addis
With soulful melodies embedded in the polyrhythm of Africa, dub Addis hails from the horn of Africa, Ethiopia.
more info @ http://dubaddis.com/

Alex Weiss & Different Drum
Led by award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist Alex Weiss, Different Drum bridges the sounds of Africa & the Americas. Playful Calypsos, beautiful Brazilian Sambas and Funky South African Township music are some of the fabric that holds this band together.
more info @ http://www.differentdrum.us/bio/bio.html

More artists TBA

This festival builds bridges within the community, provides a platform for excellent local musicians and artists, and shows that there is a whole world within the place that we call home.

Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=222352654448730