Acoustic Africa:
Afropean Woman
@ Byham Theater
101 6th Street | Pittsburgh, PA
Thursday, November 8, 2012 | 8 PM
This live music experience offers a rare glimpse into the depths and richness of the African vocal traditions with performances by up and coming female African vocal impresarios. The concert features Ivory Coast vocalist and dancer Dobet Gnahore, one the most vibrant performers in world music; former bassist for the Afropean band Zap Mama, Manu Gallo draws on rhythms of her native West Africa, as well as funk and R&B; Kareyce Fotso, a young Cameroonian singer, blends Afro-pop, blues and traditional African music.
"Take the energy of Lauryn Hill, the consciousness of India.Arie and the mystique of Erykah Badu and you got Dobet Ganhore." - St. Louis American
"A beautiful and fascinating exchange going on between great artists...21st century troubadours...if you are in within range of any of these shows, don't miss it!" - Afropop Worldwide
To Buy Tickets:
- Online at TrustArts.org
- Call 412.456.6666
- Box Office at Theater Square
- Groups 10+ Tickets 412.471.6930