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Transpacific Sound Paradise
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Live From Issyra African Gallery,
300 Observer Highway in Hoboken NJ:
Performances by NYC Gaita Club, Tuki Buki Trio, Akoko Nante, Maracatu NY.

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Issyra Gallery at 300 Observer Highway in Hoboken is an amazing space, it must be seen to be believed, jam-packed - floor to ceiling - with traditional African art and contemporary art. And for one night only we are filling this fabulous space with fabulous percussion-driven live music!

Please join us at Issyra for this week's show, Saturday September 9th, from 6-9 pm. Get there early for good seats in the comfiest chairs, and so our first band doesn't feel lonely!

Admission is free - and we're giving away free WFMU swag!

The entrance, 300 Observer Highway in Hoboken, is on street level, just west of Willow Ave.

Note - it's BYOB! And all ages are okay. (There's a beer and liquor store, Hoboken Vine, a couple blocks away, at 400 Newark St., corner of Adams St.)



If you can't make it in person, tune in live for performances by four dynamic ensembles:

- Martin Vejarano and the NYC Gaita Club (African and indigenous-rooted flute and drum traditions from Colombia's Caribbean Coast)
- Tuki Buki Trio featuring Smokey Hormel, Ngor Jallow and Issa Sow (shimmering West African songs)
- Akoko Nante Ensemble (powerful drumming with deep roots in West Africa)
- Maracatu NY (driving northeast Brazilian style percussion)

Photo of Issyra Gallery above is courtesy of tbishphoto, Hoboken. And if you are still not convinced you can check out more of their photos of this remarkable under-the-radar must-see space at http://tbishphoto.com/ngg_tag/african-art/nggallery.

Massive thanks to our illustrious tech director Irene Trudel along with Rob Christiansen, Dave Satkowski, Rachel Herman, Chris Whitfield (audio), Ruth Hayduk and Jess Charle (video), Katie Gentile (hospitality, giveaways), James Fernandez (board op) and of course Issa Sow and Minou of Issyra gallery.

This Week's Playlist:

(* = new)

NYC Gaita Club: Live from Issrya Gallery, Hoboken
El Bendito, Currura, La Morenita and other songs

Orchestre Laye Thiam: Kokorico / Orchestre Laye Thiam / Ibrahim Kassé Production (0:46:03 Pop-up)

Tuki Buki Trio: Live from Issrya Gallery, Hoboken (1:01:31 Pop-up)

Dieuf-Dieul De Thiès: Aling Na Djimbe / Aw Sa Yone Vol. 1 / Teranga Beat (1:43:50 Pop-up)

Orchestre Baobab: Foulo / Tribute to Ndiouga Dieng / World Circuit / * (1:52:32 Pop-up)

Maracatu NY: Live from Issrya Gallery, Hoboken (1:56:29 Pop-up)

Guelewar: Kele Fasane / Touki Ba Banju / Kindred Spirits

Akoko Nante Ensemble: Live from Issrya Gallery, Hoboken (2:46:45 Pop-up)

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