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Up South Sounds and Stories - The Spirit of Sabar

A Discussion of Nguewel/griot culture and the genesis of Senegal’s most dynamic dance and music genre

Aminata Gueye

Aminata Gueye

and internationally celebrated sons

Cheikh Tairou Mbaye, Vieux Mbaye, Abdou Mbaye, & Babacar Mbaye, Sing Sing Rhythms’ musicians and choreographer.
Descendants of Sing Sing Faye, the first master drummer of the Cape Verde peninsula.

Moderated by: Malaika Adero, Director and founder of Up South, Inc.

Also, Guew Bi: Sabar Dances of Senegal, a film by Francoise Bouffault

Francoise Bouffault

When: Sunday, July 25th 4 – 6pm

At: The Dwyer Cultural Center 258 St. Nicholas Street @ 123rd Harlem, New York City 10027 212/222 3060

Admission: $10

For more info: www.upsouth.org, bluemedia@aol.com

An Up South, Inc. production. Co-sponsored by Harlem Arts Alliance

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