West African village drumming brings dozens to Waukee library
Families partake in a lesson on West African village drumming at the Waukee library for Cookies and CultureALL. Dozens of people attended the session where sounds of West ...
The Punch on MSN2d
Wura Samba’s ‘Ajo Rebirth’ blends tradition, innovation
An afro-percussion band led by percussionist, singer and songwriter, Abiodun Oke, popularly known as Wura Samba, has released its third album titled, ‘Ajo Rebirth’.According to Oke, the new album—a ...
Agence France-Presse on MSN2d
In war-scarred Central African Republic, ballet keeps ethnic heritage alive
The dancers shake their hips, kicking their feet to the beat of the age-old "dance of the caterpillars", typically performed ...
The Stranger6d
Desert Power
Striking out from Agadez, Niger, Etran de L’Aïr (henceforth, EDL) consist of three brothers and a cousin: bassist Abdoulaye ...