The Explore Holyoke community events calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city of Holyoke to help plan your visit. You are invited to submit your event. Events encouraged to be submitted are art openings, dance concerts, open mic events, cultural lectures. Events not allowed on the calendar are, political fundraisers, city meetings, daily specials from restaurants and events outside the city of Holyoke.
The program features a one-hour performance, including insights into the role of the griot, followed by a hands-on workshop and Q&A, where audiences can try the instruments.
El programa incluye una actuación de una hora, en la que se profundizará en el papel del griot, seguida de un taller práctico y una sesión de preguntas y respuestas, en la que el público podrá probar los instrumentos.
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Led by Guinean griot and virtuoso Abou Sylla, a master balafonist with over 50 years of international experience, this dynamic ensemble brings the vibrant sounds of West Africa to life.Performed on four balafons (wooden xylophones), the music blends traditional Mande repertoire with contemporary interpretation, creating layered rhythms rooted in centuries-old storytelling.
Musicians/Músicos: Griot Abou Sylla, Andy Algire, Niko Diarra-Koloseus, and Irene Koloseus
Dirigido por el griot y virtuoso guineano Abou Sylla, un maestro del balafón con más de 50 años de experiencia internacional, este dinámico conjunto da vida a los vibrantes sonidos de África Occidental. Interpretada con cuatro balafones (xilófonos de madera), la música fusiona el repertorio tradicional mandinga con una interpretación contemporánea, creando ritmos en capas arraigados en una tradición narrativa centenaria.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Holyoke Local Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Este programa cuenta con el apoyo parcial de una subvención del Consejo Cultural Local de Holyoke, un organismo local que recibe financiación del Consejo Cultural de Massachusetts, un organismo estatal.
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