African Music Concerts Week of Jul 18 - Jul 24

A documentary movie by Lee Hirsch which chronicles the role of protest music in the overturning of apartheid in South Africa. A winner at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival, this feature gives a thorough introduction to the climate of the time, with archive footage of major figures, and introduces the giants of the music scene -- many of whom are unknown to most Americans. Afternoon screening, 108 minutes, in Zulu and English.

Guinean djembe drummers from the Susu tribe are featured in this percussive group. The group is led by master drummer and teacher Lamine Dibo Camara. The rest of the crew are all current or former members of Guinean National Ballets which toured the world spreading their culture and musical tradition.

Another Guinean show the same night is featured for those closer to San Diego. The trademark 4 guitars of Bembeya are led by Sekou "Diamond Fingers" Diabaté but their vocals are just as mesmerizing. Come hear their latest music, a new CD after a 14-year hiatus.