Direct from West Africa:
The Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa
Friday, November 7, 2008, 8 p.m.
Presented in cooperation with UIS Multicultural Student Affairs __________________________________________________________
The countries of West Africa have united behind their rich musical traditions to form this incredible and unique ensemble. Comprised of singers, dancers and musicians from the various cultures of West Africa, this company combines the traditional rhythms, instruments, folklore and mythology of nations such as Togo, Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Benin, The Ivory Coast and Mauritania to paint a colorful and exciting picture of the oral and musical rites of these diverse peoples.
Fantastic! Never before has such a rich and colorful ensemble visited the UK from the shores of Africa. - London Times
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The countries of West Africa have united behind their rich musical traditions to form this incredible and unique ensemble. Comprised of singers, dancers and musicians from the various cultures of West Africa, this company combines the traditional rhythms, instruments, folklore and mythology of nations such as Togo, Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Benin, The Ivory Coast and Mauritania to paint a colorful and exciting picture of the oral and musical rites of these diverse peoples.