African drummers and Dancers – Melbourne
African drummers and Dancers – Melbourne (Code – 157D)
Playing rhythms from Sengal and Guenia, playing a fresh contemporary and traditional rhythms bringing to life some of the vast array of drum dance and song traditions of the West African region.and feature dancers. French speaking.
World Percussion – Melbourne
World Percussion – Melbourne (Code – 208P)
(Stage show & roving entertainment)
World percussion is a unique musical group that combines the driving rhythms of live percussion from Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.
World Percussion live percussion professionals can be accompanied by African, Middle Eastern and Samba dancers to provide an authentic cultural experience. The combination of ethnic dance and its traditional music transports the audience into the culture and mystique of these art forms. The deep rhythm of the drums awakens the primal instincts within us all and the audience is drawn into the music with bells, calls and chanting to create a positive hive of fun and creativity.
Some of their instruments include: Djembe, Dun Dun, Darabouka, Conga, Talking drum, Tambourines, Shakers.
African Band – Melbourne
African Band – Melbourne (Code – 226KMC)
8-10 piece contemporary West African dance band
Experience the high energy grooves and funky afro moves of this is world inspired Afrobeat explosion!
Master percussionist King and his band deliver a breath of fresh air into the Australian African/World music scene with their original cross genre style and dynamic stage presence. Fusing the centuries old traditions of West Africa with the contemporary sounds of Western styles, this energetic ensemble create a vibrant blend of irresistible dance music. With elements of Afro beat, funk, reggae and jazz it’s a modern mix, underpinned by the deep roots of the traditional rhythms and melodies of Kings Mandinkan heritage. This is an audio-visual feast that no one should resist!
King has been working with this group of Melbourne’s premier musicians for some time now playing and arranging the traditional songs of the Gambia with a contemporary feel. The genre has been described as “afrobeat-jazz-funk-reggae-fusion” and is accompanied by a dancer during live performance to further convey the message of the music and maintain its cultural authenticity.