African Music Concerts Week of Aug 20 - Aug 26

In Mali, the griot class has always told the stories of royalty -- the history of the country and its rulers. The history is passed down each generation, which then adds the new events during their lifetime. Mamadou is a member of this tradition and a master of the 21-string kora. This is traditional Mande music at its finest. He was nominated for a 2005 Grammy award with his CD Behmanka.

Nigeria is the birthplace of Fuji music. Adewale is known as the "Fuji Ambassador" and is furthering its boundaries. He is a Kora Award Winner based in New York. He has been touring the US to spread his 2nd generation Fuji sound. The dancing is a spectacle, so don't miss this event.

A 50's Cuban restaurant is the perfect place for a dose of Ricardo's rumba/salsa groove. He mixes Caribbean and African rhythms to create a very danceable and popular style.