West African Music Performance

Description

Enjoy a West African music performance with Arouna and Zaza Diarra. Arouna Diarra, originally from Burkina Faso, West Africa, is an accomplished n’goni and balafon player. He performs a tradition of folk songs that reflect topics ranging from war to building love for one another. Arouna and his wife Zaza sing with spirit, nostalgia, and great joy in their native language, Bambara. They bring a dynamic repertoire to the stage, full of rhythmic changes and improvisational prowess. Arouna plays the kamale n’goni, a 14-string harp-like instrument, and the kora, a 21-string instrument (which he makes himself), with both melodic and percussive sensibility.

Additional Information

Contact Person

Zaza Diarra

Email Address

zaza.wright@gmail.com

Work Phone Number

602-391-1823

Address

42422 N 7th St
Phoenix
85086

Website

https://burkinastrings.com/

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Program Type

West African music performance with story telling

Single Performance Fee

$675

Residency Fee

Contact performer

Recommended Minimum Age

1

Recommended Maximum Age

100

Maximum Group Size

as full as room capacity

Travel Range

Willing to perform in the following counties:

  • Apache
  • Cochise
  • Coconino
  • Gila
  • Graham
  • La Paz
  • Maricopa
  • Mohave
  • Navajo
  • Pinal
  • Yavapai
  • Yuma

Willing to work with libraries?

Yes

Willing to work with schools?

Yes

Fingerprint Clearance ID Available?

Yes

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