THIS SATURDAY APRIL 28TH!
Massamba Diop and Tony Vacca are here with The Senegal-America Project featuring Derrik Jordan, Tantra-zawadi and Gokh-Bi-System!
A bold collision of World Music, Poetry and Senegalese Hip Hop!
With a world percussion workshop from 4-6
$5 for ticket holders and $20 for people not attending the performance following.
8PM Performance!
Advanced prices: $10 students/children, $15 adults
Door prices: $10 students/children, $20 adults
Gateway City Arts
92 Race Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
8PM – 11PM Performance
The SENEGAL-AMERICA PROJECT has grown from the initial collaboration between Tony Vacca and Massamba Diop, into a network of musicians, teachers, social activists, film makers and health care professionals. With the help of partnerships with institutions and individuals, they’ve done recordings, helped build and staff a new school, donated 2750 mosquito nets, held free diabetes screenings and follow-ups treatment, and much more.
During the past fourteen years Massamba Diop and Tony Vacca have been bringing together the traditions of their music and the peoples of their countries. They’ve created two CDs (“Rhythm Griots” and “The Senegal-America Project”), a video documentary on their work, and sixteen U.S. tours in support of the Senegal-America Project.
Article on Massamba Diop’s involvement in the recent Black Panther movie:
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvZB1OCR7Vk
Gateway City Arts: The Bistro at Gateway City Arts is open until 10PM on show nights. During these events, there is counter service and we are unable to take reservations. Due to the high volume of patrons entering for the show, we will be serving a special event menu. To find out more about our menu and dining hours, visit gatewaycityartsbistro.com or call (413) 650-0786.