Coming soon; 28/10/11 Drumroots Live! Making a Difference in East Africa

Drumroots Live! returns for a special charity event with a powerful showcase of live West African music and dance, bringing you spellbinding performances from the diverse musical traditions of Senegal, Guinea, The Gambia, and Ivory Coast. Join us and take positive action for East Africa – all proceeds to Medecins sans Frontieres.

Medecins sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders) is an independent international humanitarian organisation delivering medical aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters in over 60 countries;

 

Friday 28 October, 6pm-12.30am
Platt Chapel, 186, Wilmslow Road,
Manchester, M14 5LL
Tickets £10 on the door.

 

Line up:
Tanante: dynamic West African drumming, song and dance. A special show featuring Iya Sako, & Sidiki Dembele;

Maitre Samsou & The Beat Artistes: legendary djembe master’s first appearance in Manchester. A highly visual choreographed performance, not to be missed!

Vieux Bakayoko: explosive, versatile artist from the amazing drum troupe Hamana;

DJ Sir Robin playing Afrobeat and World Music

Platt Chapel reclaims community space to reflects the diversity of our city;

Friday 28 October, 6pm-12.30am
Platt Chapel, 186, Wilmslow Road,
Manchester, M14 5LL
Tickets £10 on the door.

Plus raffle – win a professional djembe and Flights to Africa!
For more details call 0161 408 5270