ISSAMBA-Your Ultimate Journey Through the Depths of African Rooted-Rhythms
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About this event
In celebration of the African Heritage/Black History Month, Join us for an unforgettable evening to the depths of African Rooted-rhythms with ISSAMBA!
ISSAMBA is an interactive musical spectacle that showcases African Roots, Rhythms and Music, and featuring world-renowned African-born artists.
Issamba means "come together" in Cameroon.
ISSAMBA promotes and brings together music from across African cultures to present a unified African groove. Immerse yourself in a mix of African instruments, traditional rhythms, and dancing styles. These artists will travel from abroad, gracing BC with their special talents and sharing aspects of their culture with you. ISSAMBA, a 90-minute show that gives you a glimpse into the rich and diverse musical culture of Africa, an invaluable experience you won't want to miss!
Organizer African Arts & Cultural Society (AACCCS)
Organizer of ISSAMBA-Your Ultimate Journey Through the Depths of 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 truck
- African & Caribbean Spirit Nights
- African Cultural Week & AfriCa Fest
- Culture Days Celebration
- Round Table Discussions focused on cultural minorities challenges and opportunities in Victoria and BC
- Black History Month Community Recognition Awards & Closing Gala
- ISSAMBA 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
