Acoustic Africa – Oct 25, 2024
Batuki Music Society presents ‘Acoustic Africa’, a concert series that showcases established and emerging artists based in the city that perform African music. The artists featured will perform acoustically, solo, in duos and trios. This concert is an opportunity for the audience to experience acoustic music in an intimate setting, as well as interact with the artists.
The artists featured include: Mis Blandine, IZimba Arts, Tichaona Maredza, Kofi Ackah, Maryem Tollar, Melat Mengesha, Donné Roberts, Fethi Nadjem, Abu Gebre, Nii Osabu, Opio Twongweno, Ruth Mathiang, David John, Fasika, Tofik, Mutamba Moyo and Xaena. DJ Moussa will spin a diverse selection of African music hits and classics.
DATE: Fri Oct 25, 2024
VENUE: It’s OK Studios, 468 Queen St W, Toronto
TIME: Doors 7 PM, Show 8 PM
ENTRY: By Donation (PWYC). For advance tickets: AcousticAfricaOct25-24.EventBrite.ca
Batuki Music Society gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council and Government of Canada.
Abu Gebre
Masenqo (one-stringed monochord), washint (traditional flute) and singer with Ethiopian heritage.
David John
Guitarist and bassist with Southern Sudanese heritage.
DJ Moussa
DJ Moussa, born in Côte d’Ivoire, is considered the most versatile unique DJ in Toronto's African community.
Donné Roberts
Singer, composer and guitarist with Malagasy heritage.
Fasika
Vocalist, poet, composer, percussionist and educator with Ethiopian heritage.
Fethi Nadjem
Multi-instrumentalist (violin, guitar, oud, guembri, singer) with Algerian heritage.
Izimba Arts
Brian Moyo and Teddy Masuku specialize in high-energy traditional and urban dance from Southern Africa regions.
Kofi Ackah
Drummer, percussionist, composer and singer with Ghanaian heritage.
Maryem Tollar
Singer, composer and qanun player with Egyptian heritage.
Melat Mengesha
Singer and performer of Ethiopian traditional and contemporary music.
Mis Blandine
Congolese singer, songwriter and dancer, performer of African classic and popular music forms.
Mutamba Moyo
Mutamba Moyo is an mbira musician, singer, educator and founder of Ubuntu Learning Village in Zimbabwe.
Nii Osabu
Guitarist, composer and singer with Ghanaian heritage.
Opio Twongweno
Opio Twongweno is a pioneer of 'Lakubukubu', a traditional Acholi music from Northern Uganda. He specializes in wedding, birthday and funeral songs.
Ruth Mathiang
Singer, poet and peace activist with Southern Sudanese heritage.
Tichaona Maredza
Singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, mbira, drums, vocals) with Zimbabwean heritage.
Tofik
Multi-instrumentalist (krar, keyboards, bass guitar, flute) with Ethiopian heritage.
Xaena
Xaena is a Toronto raised R&B singer proudly coming from African roots.