Africanola is pleased to announce its next monthly drum circle January 29, 2012, 5PM, Cafe Istanbul at the New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St.Claude ave.
Following the drum circle there will be powerful performances by Africa Brass 6pm, and 7pm Panorama Jazz Band, who we are honored to share the stage with on this special evening.
“The Panorama Jazz Band has been slinging and bringing party music of the world to the bandstands, streets, courtyards and living rooms of New Orleans since 1995. The two-time winners of the Big Easy Award for “Best World Music” (2006 & 2010) will be appearing for the first time at Cafe Istanbul.
Africa Brass ensemble is powerfully inspired by African rhythms, American Jazz, and New Orleans Brass, and their unique sound bridges the music of two continents, and eight centuries. Led by master percussionist Thierno Dioubate-Guinea, West Africa, the ensemble also features Tim Green (sax), Matt Perrine (sousaphone), Michaela Harrison (vocals).
Two world music ensembles of different genres, both 110% New Orleans.” Please join us for this fun filled night of music,food and cultural jammin. All musicians/spoken word artists are welcome to bring their instruments and sit in during the drum circle. Food provided compliments of Fatoush Restaurant at the Healing Center.
www.panoramajazzband.com
www.africabrass.com
http://www.fatoushrestaurantnola.com/