Singing workshop with Dobet Gnahoré
While Africa has blessed the world with many recognized female artists, Dobet Gnahoré has proven herself to be a truly special talent. Hailing from Côte d’Ivoire, Dobet is a virtuosic singer, dancer, percussionist, and songwriter who has taken the modern Afropop sounds of her country in exciting new directions. A 2010 GRAMMY winner, Dobet Gnahoré is well - known for her jaw - dropping dance moves, powerful stage presence and richly emotional vocal style. With her sixth album Couleur , released on the Cumbancha label in 202 1 , Gnahoré breaks with her past acoustic styles to create a fiery album filled with danceable grooves, electronic beats, nimble electric guitar l ines and catchy melodic hooks. With her latest album, Dobet explores the concept of freedom: The freedom to blend the urban energy of modern Africa with its vibrant ancestral rhythms; The freedom to sing in multiple languages, from the diverse indigenous languages of her native land as well as in French and English.
Performances on Make Music Day - June 21, 2024
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Chandler Center for the Arts
71 North Main St. Randolph