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Fri. February 2nd 2018 Beben Park Recreation Center Nanaimo BC $30

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ISSAMBA - The African ROOTS Ultimate Experience: Mamadou Diabaté, Merlin Nyakam, Lasso Sanou, Akra Soumah

You are cordially invited to an unforgettable evening of African roots music & d...
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Fri. February 2nd 2018 + Add to Calendar Beben Park Recreation Center (All Ages)
8:00pm  Doors at: 7:30pm $30

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Mamadou Diabaté
from Vienna Austria
Merlin Nyakam
Lasso Sanou
Akra Soumah

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Victoria African Community & Cultural Society

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You are cordially invited to an unforgettable evening of African roots music & dance with ISSAMBA!

ISSAMBA SHOW is an interactive musical spectacle which showcases African Roots, Rhythms & Music.
ISSAMBA African ROOTS Ultimate Experience promotes and brings together music from across African cultures to present a unified African groove.

ISSAMBA celebrates the finest blend of artistry from all five African regions, with exciting musical performances from world-renowned balafon master, Mamadou Diabaté and African contemporary dancer, Merlin Nyakam the Enchanter.

Other guest performers include: Paris-based master percussionist Adama Bilorou, Montreal-based African flutist Laso Sanou, Ottawa-based percussionist Akra Soumah, as well as other popular regional artiste.
It is an evening to be immersed in the mix of African instruments, traditional rhythms, and dancing styles.


Prepare to be captivated from very the first sound. Deeply immerse yourself in African roots through African instruments, traditional rhythms and a fusion of dancing styles. Let the rhythm move you and don’t repress the urge participate! Witness a spectacle of the senses with Issamba.

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Beben Park Recreation Center

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ISSAMBA - The African ROOTS Ultimate Experience: Mamadou Diabaté, Merlin Nyakam, Lasso Sanou, Akra Soumah @ Beben Park Recreation Center Feb 2 2018 - Jun 8th @ Beben Park Recreation Center

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