Name: ISSAMBA SHOWCASE - The Ultimate Journey Through African Rooted-Rhythms
Start: 2023-02-19T20:00:00-08:00
End: 2023-02-19T23:30:00-08:00
Location: The Wise Hall & Lounge

ISSAMBA SHOWCASE - The Ultimate Journey Through  African Rooted-Rhythms

Since our inception i, we have organized the following events with resounding success:La Calebasse du Nomade - Monthly Community Dinners & Summer Food truckAfrican & Caribbean Spirit NightsAfrican Cultural Week & AfriCa FestCulture Days CelebrationRound Table Discussions focused on cultural minorities challenges and opportunities in Victoria and BCBlack History Month Community Recognition Awards & Closing GalaISSAMBA SHOWCASE: ISSAMBA, which means ‘’Come Together’’ in the Béti dialect of Cameroon, is a wonderfully expressive, engaging and diverse group of world-renowned African-born musicians and dancers. ISSAMBA’s energetic and interactive performances invariably capture the imagination of its audiences, transporting them to the earthy and evocative world of African rhythm and dance.Recently, we opened the first and only one African Cultural Centre and a Hub for people of African Descent on Vancouver Island (BC)Virtual Conversation in order to minimize the impact of isolation due to COVID-19 confinement

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Issamba Showcase - The Ultimate Journey Through the Depths of African Rooted-Rhythms

The Wise Hall & Lounge

Black History Month 2023

In concordance with our theme for Black History Month 2023, “Building Bridges” we have thoughtfully curated a series of events that honor the legacies of many black Canadians who have contributed to shaping Canada’s diversity and building cross-cultural!

As part of our Black History Month long celebration in February 2023, internationally acclaimed artiste, Mamadou Diabate with Percussion Mania and Montreal-based artiste Naxx Bitota will take us on the musical experience of a lifetime – ISSAMBA showcase: a journey through the depths of African-rooted rhythms in Victoria, Nanaimo and Vancouver.About Mamadou Diabate with Percussion ManiaWhen Mamadou Diabete plays the balafon, the blending of the harmonies of traditional African instruments and century old sounds stirs something deep within the listener that is unlike any familiar emotion – an awakening. As Mamadou’s lightning paced mallet caresses balafon and the nostalgic notes of the African melodies explode in a crescendo, the listener is transported to space where sound, light and energies synergise to transcend cultural boundaries. Mamadou Diabate is an award-winning balafon master and composer born in Burkina Faso. His formation, Percussion Mania, is recognised around the world as the only one with two Balafons as lead instruments. Their music is an enthralling journey, deep into the heritage of West Africa - that is as intricately crafted as it is bold and unrestrained - unearthing a new level of musicality. https://www.mamadoudiabate.com/About Naxx BitotaBorn under the sun of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Naxx discovered her passion for music at the early age of 9 and dreamed of making a career out of it. She pursued this dream by joining several choirs of various styles from gospel to traditional, classical to folk. Her determination to see her dreams to fruition took her on a journey across continents from The DRC in Central Africa to Belgium, Europe and on to Quebec, Canada in 2008A cross between Miriam Makeba and Whitney Houston, with strong influences from her classical background and traditional styles, Mutuashi and Congolese Rumba, Naxx Bitota always finds a way to unite and honour the different regions of Africa with her unique blend of Congo rhythms and refreshing Afropop sounds that evoke deep emotions in the listener. https://naxxbitota.com/ For more information: https://www.issambacentre.ca/upcomingeventsCorporate Sponsors: contact info@issambacentre.ca <ul><li>Doors open at 7 pm</li><li>Concerts start @ 8 pm and end @ 10:30 </li><li>Straight After Party from 10:30 pm to 2 am $15</li><li>Early Bird ticket: $25 + fees - General admission: $30 + fees</li></ul>#issambaforeverwww.issambacentre.ca

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