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The Beauty of African Rhythm: An Introduction to Traditional West African Instruments

2024-02-06 18:00:00 2024-02-06 19:00:00 America/New_York The Beauty of African Rhythm: An Introduction to Traditional West African Instruments Uasuf Gueye offers an engaging, all-ages performance and discussion of West African history and culture through an exhilarating demonstration of popular Manding instruments. Witness the art of playing, discover construction details, and understand their traditional significance in a concise and energetic presentation that combines music and historical insights for an intriguing experience. South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)

Tuesday, February 06
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-06 18:00:00 2024-02-06 19:00:00 America/New_York The Beauty of African Rhythm: An Introduction to Traditional West African Instruments Uasuf Gueye offers an engaging, all-ages performance and discussion of West African history and culture through an exhilarating demonstration of popular Manding instruments. Witness the art of playing, discover construction details, and understand their traditional significance in a concise and energetic presentation that combines music and historical insights for an intriguing experience. South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)

South Bowie

Large Meeting Room (213)

Uasuf Gueye offers an engaging, all-ages performance and discussion of West African history and culture through an exhilarating demonstration of popular Manding instruments. Witness the art of playing, discover construction details, and understand their traditional significance in a concise and energetic presentation that combines music and historical insights for an intriguing experience.

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Born in Washington, DC, Uasuf Gueye belongs to a family of Nguewel/Diali, or oral historians and musicians. He began his study and performance of Manding and Wolof music at a very young age. Uasuf is a dynamic djembe and dundun drummer as well as a skilled instrument craftsman. He also plays the 21-key Bala, which he learned first with his teacher, Cheick Hamala Diabate and other master artists of the Manding tradition of West Africa. Uasuf has dedicated his life to the task of becoming an ambassador of African culture to the world. The catalyst for such a responsibility is the passion he has for reconnecting those of the African Diaspora to one another. His repertoire ranges from traditional songs from the 13th century to contemporary original compositions incorporating blues and jazz riffs.

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