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Concert Schedule Thursday,
October 14, 2010, 7:30PM
Grammy-nominated Haitian music group Boukman Eksperyans kicks off DrumTalk2010 with a concert for “HOPE” honoring their native country, Haiti, which suffered a fatally devastating earthquake at the beginning of the year 2010. As an ode to those who have perished in this earthquake, Boukman Eksperyans brings us an exciting concert filled with Caribbean beats, reggae music and traditional music that will cast a spell and make you dance
Venue: CAPA
High School, 111 Ninth St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Topping off this World Music evening, Brazilian drummer Marcus Santos, along with his friends Bloco AfroBrazil and Pittsburgh’s best Salsa dancers, will take you to Rio de Janeiro’s renowned Carnival in the city of Pittsburgh. Jim Donovan, bridges the gap between the Latin influence and other international music lovers, with his band the Ecstatic, backed up by Mary Miller’s Dance Company, with some live favorites in World Music! Also expect a mesmerizing and exciting performance by Japanese Taiko drummer Takumi Kato.
DRUMTALK
2010: Safari Saturday
Safari
Saturday - Tour Around the World
DrumTalk
2010: Funk Fest Friday
SALSA SPLASH featuring the legendary GIOVANNI HIDALGO and his band. Giovanni is known to bring the house to its feet with his unique Latin flavor that is sure to be an explosive night. You don’t want to miss DrumTalk2010! Giovanni Hidalgo is the most highly sought after conga player on the planet. He has recorded, played and toured with most of the top musicians in the Latin, and jazz realms. His mastery on the congas is unrivaled, and he is in a class by himself. Giovanni Hidalgo is the top conga player, has become apparent.
CONCERT
TICKET PRICES: $20 AND UP
HISTORY: Afrika Yetu is an artistic and educational resource based in Pittsburgh, PA. We present programs designed to bring together diverse audiences. Other programs include the annual African Music Series, bringing artists Africans love to Pittsburgh and other U.S. cities, Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration, and World AIDS Awareness Day. All Afrika Yetu programs are created to enhance Americans’ understanding and acceptance of Africans in their community.
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ABOUT DRUMTALK and AFRIKA YETU Afrika Yetu, inc. is locally supported by the Heinz Endowments, A.W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation, Multicultural Arts Initiative, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and The City of Pittsburgh.
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