Acoustic Africa: African Guitar Stars in Concert at UCLA's Royce Hall
Royce Hall at UCLA (340 Royce Drive Los Angeles, CA 90095)
- Full Price:
- $58.00 - $68.00
- Our Price:
- $29.00 - $34.00*
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All offers for Acoustic Africa have expired.
The last date listed for Acoustic Africa was Saturday March 26, 2011 / 8:00pm.
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Some guests were proudly dressed in native African garmets; others dressed for a casual evening.
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We ate at Chan Dara Thai on Pico and Bundy. Incredible food. Good price.
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We ate at a
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slross
The music and the energy of the performers were "five star" worthy - the show was wonderful. There were only two down-sides to the evening: 1) I noticed that my ticket could be given away if not claimed at least a half-hour before the show (I only live 20 minutes from the venue so had I not noticed, I may have forfeited a ticket that I paid for), and 2) the rudeness of a relatively small number of concert-goers whose behavior was aggressive enough to ruin others' special evening (while I was far enough away not to be affected personally, I felt so sorry for those who were).Written on Apr 05 2011
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Barbara Honig
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An extraordinary group of three African acoustic guitars -- each a celebrity in their own right, but ALL THREE on the stage together. A feast for the senses.Written on Mar 28 2011
My husband is originally from Senegal and found this to be a wonderful connection to his continent.
Bravo!
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Fabulous concert. Mystic and spiritual sounds of Habib Koite and Afel Bocoum were unforgettable. How is it possible to layer 5 to 6 melodies on top of each other and maintain a comprehensible blend of rhythms? Remarkable. And what can anyone say about Olive Mtukudzi. Genius!Written on Mar 28 2011
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Website
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Description
This musical journey focuses on the richness of the African guitar tradition. The evening will include performances by Malian superstar Habib Koité, whose exciting concerts have endeared him to audiences worldwide, Oliver Mtukudzi, the best-selling artist in his home country of Zimbabwe, and Afel Bocoum, a guitarist, singer and composer from Mali whose songs evoke the evolution of traditional Malian society. With more than 75 years of experience between them, Koité, Mtukudzi and Bocoum converge to create a breathtaking blend of styles, traditions and influences.
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