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Dobet Gnahoré
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Wed Jul 7
7 pm
Dobet Gnahoré at Cedar Cultural Center
When she first toured America in 2006 as part of the Acoustic Africa tour alongside established stars Habib Koité and Vusi Mahlasela, the multi-talented Dobet Gnahoré proved herself a stellar performer and a true rising star in contemporary African music with her arresting vocals and energetic, fluid dancing. Though she hails from Côte d’Ivoire, Gnahoré strives for a truly pan-African music, reflecting her belief in the unity of its people. On the new Djekpa La You, she blends sources from across the continent into beautiful rhythms and melodies, singing in different languages chosen for their geographic breadth to represent Africa from Egypt to South Africa.
Cedar Cultural Center 416 Cedar Ave. S., Twin Cities, MN
When she first toured America in 2006 as part of the Acoustic Africa tour alongside established stars Habib Koité and Vusi Mahlasela, the multi-talented Dobet Gnahoré proved herself a stellar performer and a true rising star in contemporary African music with her arresting vocals and energetic, fluid dancing. Though she hails from Côte d’Ivoire, Gnahoré strives for a truly pan-African music, reflecting her belief in the unity of its people. On the new Djekpa La You, she blends sources from across the continent into beautiful rhythms and melodies, singing in different languages chosen for their geographic breadth to represent Africa from Egypt to South Africa.
Updated 11/02/2011
