African Night Fever brings the new style of Afrotonix mixture of polyphony and electronic music in symbiosis with traditional instruments. N'Faly Kouyaté is a world-renowned Griot master musician and multi-instrumentalist, best known as a core member of AfroCelt Sound System, and as the “Jimi Hendrix of the Kora!”.

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The strength of N'Faly Kouyaté is that he is as diversified in his creations and achievements as his talent as a multi instrumentalist. Growing up with a very traditional and rigorous Guinean musical education, trained at the conservatory in his second homeland, Belgium,he became an outstanding and well-respected artist. Collaborations with artists like Peter Gabriel, William Kentridge, Phil Manzanera and Ray Phiri, together with a plethora of influences from Aretha Franklin Harry Belafonte, led him to forge his path to the Afrotronix style that N’faly has innovated.

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These electro-pop sounds are accompanied by traditional instruments: the Kora, the Balafon, the Percussion. These instruments from the Mandinka kingdom add a tribal touch to his music which makes an alliance with hyper modern instruments.

This evening will accommodate the joys and rhythmic melodies of West Africa intertwined with Global Roots Beats from ANF Djs and delicious Senegambian Cuisine on sale from the Soul Food Sisters.

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Please note, this event is primarily configured for standing and dancing. Limited seating is available to book for those who require it. Seating will be positioned around the edge of the auditorium, and visibility may be impacted.

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Age Guidance 16+

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Location
Ropetackle Arts Centre, BN43 5EG