Two of Africas Top Musicians Play Chidham
Organised by : Wemsfest
Black History Month comes to an end on Saturday 31 October when Malian- born Habib Koite, from and Sura Susso from Gambia perform at Chidhams Old Malthouse.
The charismatic kora maestro and
singer Sura Susso and his band start off the evening by presenting their
newly recorded album "Londi" - a cross-cultural project celebrating
the powerful griot narratives of traditional Manding folk tales and stories,
told through modern musical styles. Malis redoubtable troubadour and
guitarist Habib Koite joins Sura Susso and his band in the second half. to add
even more musical virtuosity to the show.
Seating in the venue has been arranged so
that the audience can either sit and enjoy the music, or dance to it.
Black History Month is staged throughout the
UK every October to recognise and appreciate the culture of black musicians,
visual artists, writers, and theatre performers.
Saturday, 31st October, 8.00pm, The Old Malthouse (AKA Chidham Village Hall), PO18 8TP
Tickets are £25 and are on
sale now at Bookends and Harbour
Records in Emsworth village, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village,
& online at www.wegottickets.com/wemsfest