Okavango African Orchestra – Dec 20, 2024

Enjoy the sensational sounds of Okavango African Orchestra at the Redwood Theatre on Friday December 20th. Come and celebrate with Okavango African Orchestra with Special Guests for a concert presentation at a beautiful historic theatre.

Joining Okavango for this concert; the dynamic Queen of South African music-Lorraine Klaasen, kora virtuoso Diely Mori Tounkara, exceptional tama player Pape Ndiaye, Congolese soulful singer Mis Blandine and accomplished bassist Dally Dominic.

Multiple instruments, languages, and countries help define the music of Okavango African Orchestra, a Juno award-winning ensemble of eight African-born musicians who live in Toronto and Montreal.
“Our music is not static, it’s constantly evolving, and like the animals in the Okavango delta that migrate to greener pastures, the music of Okavango endeavours to reach new territory of migration and exploration. We are not just playing music, we are introducing new concepts, ideas and ways of working together.”

Okavango African Orchestra brings together the traditional music and instruments of several major African cultures, to create a common meeting place and a new musical language that harmonizes different tuning systems, rhythms, and timbres. Okavango represent a continuum of traditions and cultures from time immemorial to the present day.
Okavango African Orchestra looks ahead on its continuing journey to an “Africa without borders… before the borders were created”.

DATE: Friday December 20, 2024
TIME: Doors 7 PM, Concert 8 PM
VENUE: The Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St. East, Toronto
TIX: Advance $20 at Okavango20Dec24.EventBrite.ca, Door $25
INFO: OkavangoOrchestra.com, TheRedwoodTheatre.com

Okavango African Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council, Batuki Music Society and CIUT 89.5 FM.