Overview
While Africa has blessed the world with many legendary female artists, Dobet Gnahoré has proven herself to be an extraordinary talent. Hailing from Côte d’Ivoire, she is a virtuosic singer, dancer, percussionist and songwriter who has taken the modern Afropop sounds of her country in exciting new directions.
About Dobet Gnahoré
Grammy winner Dobet Gnahoré is one of Africa’s most beloved talents. With her powerful voice, presence and colorful style, Gnahoré is a virtuosic singer, dancer, percussionist and songwriter who has taken the modern Afropop sounds of her country in exciting new directions. Her father, Boni Gnahoré, is a master percussionist and artist who co-founded the legendary artistic collective Ki-Yi M’bock. Growing up in this creative setting was an artistic training experience for Gnahoré that provided her with the skills in music, dance and theatre, all of which serve as her foundation to this day. Her new album Couleur breaks with her past acoustic styles to create a fiery album filled with danceable grooves, electronic beats, nimble electric guitar lines and catchy melodies.
Dates & Times
August 5
9:30pm – 11pm