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October 2010


Saturday 16 October 2010

Lamine Touré and Group Saloum: Bàkk to the Future

Sat 16 Oct, 7 pm. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205, nealon@brandeis.edu. Brandeis University - [events]

Slosberg Music Center 8 p.m. (preconcert lecture, 7 p.m.) Traditional and popular African dance music ignite with elements of jazz, funk, and reggae. Lamine Touré is widely recognized as one of Senegal’s leading percussionists, and his nine-piece ensemble crackles with the sabar drums that form the backbone of the Senegalese sound, made famous to U.S. audiences by Youssou N'Dour and Baaba Maal.

Born into a family of sabar drummers, Lamine Touré is a key figure in the Senegalese music scene and has performed throughout Africa, Europe, and North America. This worldwide travel inspired him to introduce jazz, funk, and reggae rhythms into the Senegalese mbalax genre. During his Brandeis residency, Touré will create a bàkk – a unique traditional rhythmic phrase – for Brandeis and teach it to the community. Residency events include open classes, a dance and drumming workshop, informal performances, discussions, and a final concert. Tickets: $25 general public and seniors; Brandeis community and alumni, $15; students, $5 . Buy in advance and save $5 on the $25 and $15 tickets! Order online or by calling 781-736-3400 781-736-3400 .
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