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Contemporary: Jama Jigi
The name of Joh's band, Jama Jigi, means Hope of the People. Playing original Afrobeats based on contemporary arrangements of traditional West African songs and melodies fused with layers of funk, jazz, blues, and reggae - Jama Jigi's innovative world music captivates the mind, body, and soul. Audiences are invoked by the pumping rhythms, driving drumming, pulsating bass, soaring guitar, and soul-braking solos. The band is comprised of musical artists/professionals representing various cultures and countries - Mali, Poland, the Middle East, and the United States. The leader SIDI MOHAMED CAMARA, popularly known as Joh, was born in Bamako, Mali in West Africa. Surrounded by great artists and musicians as a child, he started traditional dance and drumming at the age of five and is now known nationally as a master percussionist. Joh arranges Jama Jigi's music to promote peace and love through songs such as Ladiyaba (Love), Duwa (Blessings), and Kelo (Peace, No Fighting).
Traditional: Troupe Sewa
Performing 8pm April 2 and 3, 2010 at the Dance Complex, Central Square, Cambridge, MA
This professional international ensemble of
dancers and musicians offers exciting, masterful
performances of traditional West African drumming
and dance. Their work is based on traditional
rhythms and dance steps, woven together through
original stories. Performances often feature
special guest performers from premiere traveling
dance companies from West Africa.
Solo: Joh
Joh Camara also offers solo
lecture/demonstrations on traditional West African
music and dance - at schools, museums, and other
locations. References are available on request.
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