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Denbaya and Spirit of Ojah March 8

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African Music Nites Double Bill Friday March 8
8:30 – 11:00 at The Royal Room
5000 Rainier Ave S http://theroyalroomseattle.com/

Denbaya and Spirit of Ojah
Denbaya is led by popular Guinean drummer and dancer Manimou Camara. This multi-ethnic dance and drum troupe presents an exuberant and joyful combination of rhythms, soul-soaring dance, and melodic melodies from the Susu, Malinke, Baga and K’pelle cultures of Guinea. http://www.douniadjembe.com/
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The Spirit of Ojah Dance Band, led by legendary Ghanaian highlife drummer Roger Ocquaye, plays long harmonious waves of sound and rhythm: jungle rhythm, reggae and highlife from West Africa and America! http://www.myspace.com/spiritofojah
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Spirit of Ojah at Waid’s October 14

Posted on October 10, 2012 | 2 Comments

Sunday October 14: Roger Ocquaye and Spirit of Ojah
The Spirit of Ojah Dance Band, led by legendary Ghanaian highlife drummer Roger Ocquaye, plays long harmonious waves of sound and rhythm: jungle rhythm, reggae and highlife from West Africa and America! http://www.myspace.com/spiritofojah

Live Music Sunday 8 – 10 PM

Waid’s Haitian Cuisine and Lounge
1212 E. Jefferson St., Seattle
Call (206) 328-6493 for info
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Caribbean Food at African Music Nites celebration today Feb 19!

Posted on February 19, 2012 | Comments Off

Hi African music lovers,
Announcing a late addition to our African Music Nites Consortium Anniversary celebration at Waid’s today and tonight! Andrew Hype will be in Waid’s courtyard with his Caribbean Mobile Kitchen this afternoon following the dance workshops and this evening during the music performances. Come early to learn a new dance from Guinea or the Congo and enjoy delicious Caribbean snacks. Come back this evening to celebrate Brazilian carnival with Eduardo Mendonça and kick back with Roger Ocquaye and the Spirit of Ojah.
Claire and Shawna

All events take place at Waid’s Haitian Cuisine and Lounge, 1212 E. Jefferson, (near Seattle University)

Workshops:
3:00- 4:00 pm – Contemporary Congolese Dance with Makeda Ebube
4:00- 5:00 pm – Traditional Guinean Dance (style TBD) with Manimou Camara

Performances:
8:00- 8:50 pm – A Taste of Carnival with Eduardo Mendonça Trio
9:00- 10:00 pm – Roger Ocquaye and Spirit of Ojah: Jungle rhythm, reggae and highlife from West Africa and America!

Live Music Sunday evenings 8 – 10 PM
Waid’s Haitian Cuisine and Lounge
1212 E. Jefferson St., Seattle
$5 Suggested Donation
Produced by African Music Nites Consortium

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African Music Nites Anniversary Celebration Feb 19th at Waid’s

Posted on February 8, 2012 | Comments Off

Come celebrate with us February 19!
During Black History month, we honor and celebrate the African goddess Oya. It’s been over a year since Hidmo closed and we began co-producing the African Music Nites, now at Waid’s Haitian Cuisine and Lounge. To celebrate our anniversary, we are offering free African dance workshops in the afternoon, and a gala evening show with two bands, all sponsored by a Smart Ventures grant from the City of Seattle. Come out and dance during President’s Day Weekend!
Shawna Hawk and Claire Jones, African Music Nites Consortium

All events take place at Waid’s Haitian Cuisine and Lounge, 1212 E. Jefferson, (near Seattle University)
Workshops:
3:00- 4:00 pm – Contemporary Congolese Dance with Makeda Ebube
4:00- 5:00 pm – Traditional Guinean Dance (style TBD) with Manimou Camara

Performances:
8:00- 8:50 pm – A Taste of Carnival with Eduardo Mendonça Trio http://www.showbrazil.com/en/eduardo.html

9:00- 10:00 pm – Roger Ocquaye and Spirit of Ojah: Jungle rhythm, reggae and highlife from West Africa and America! http://www.myspace.org/spiritofojah

Live Music Sunday evenings 8 – 10 PM
Waid’s Haitian Cuisine and Lounge
1212 E. Jefferson St., Seattle
$5 Suggested Donation
Produced by African Music Nites Consortium

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February Calendar for African Music Nites

Posted on January 25, 2012 | Comments Off

February 5: Atlantic Melody
High-energy pop music of West Africa! Atlantic Melody is led by Edward Souarez (Guinea), the best African trap-set drummer and vocalist this side of the Atlantic. Come prepared to dance!

February 19: African Music Nites Anniversary and Outreach Celebration
Sponsored by a Smart Ventures grant from the City of Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, we are offering free African dance workshops in the afternoon, and a gala evening show featuring Eduardo Mendonça followed by Roger Ocquaye and Spirit of Ojah.
Workshops:
3:00- 4:00 pm – Contemporary Congolese Dance with Makeda Ebube
4:00- 5:00 pm – Traditional Guinean Dance (style TBD) with Manimou Camara
Performances:
8:00- 8:50 pm – A Taste of Carnival with Eduardo Mendonça Trio
http://www.showbrazil.com/en/eduardo.html
9:00- 10:00 pm – Roger Ocquaye and Spirit of Ojah: Jungle rhythm, reggae and highlife from West Africa and America! http://www.myspace.org/spiritofojah

Live Music Sunday evenings 8 – 10 PM
Waid’s Haitian Cuisine and Lounge
1212 E. Jefferson St., Seattle
$5 Suggested Donation
Produced by African Music Nites Consortium

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January 22 at Waid’s

Posted on January 15, 2012 | 1 Comment

There will be no African Music Nites show January 15th – Enjoy the snow!

January 22: Soyaya
West African music featuring Mohammed Shaibu (Ghana) on vocals, guitar and talking drum. Traditional and modern palmwine and highlife music of Ghana, always with something new and exciting.

Live Music Sunday evenings 8-10 PM
Waid’s Haitian Cuisine and Lounge
1212 E. Jefferson St., Seattle
$5 Suggested Donation
Produced by African Music Nites Consortium

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December 11th at Waid’s

Posted on December 5, 2011 | Comments Off

Join us this coming Sunday following the successful debut of African Music Nites at Waid’s on December 4th! Waid says he’ll have the kitchen open on the 11th, so come prepared to sample some wonderful Haitian food – you won’t find food like this anywhere else in Seattle!

December 11: Spirit of Ojah
World music from West Africa and America! The Spirit of Ojah Dance Band, led by legendary Ghanaian highlife drummer Roger Ocquaye, plays long harmonious waves of sound and rhythm inspiring people to get up and dance: jungle rhythm, soukous and highlife. http://www.myspace.org/spiritofojah

African Music Nites
Live Music every Sunday 8 – 10 PM
Dahlak Restaurant 2007 S State St.
No Cover – $5 suggested donation
Produced by Roots! A Community Consortium

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December Calendar for African Music Nites

Posted on November 27, 2011 | Comments Off

Hi all,
We’re excited about the new location of African Music Nites as of December: Waid’s Haitian Cuisine and Restaurant, 1212 E. Jefferson St. Here’s the lineup of shows:

December 4: Mahonyera Mbira Ensemble
Seattle’s own Mahonyera Mbira Ensemble performs traditional Shona music of Zimbabwe on three or four mbiras accompanied by hosho (gourd shakers) and vocals. This is music to dance to and trance to.

December 11: Spirit of Ojah
World music from West Africa and America! The Spirit of Ojah Dance Band, led by legendary Ghanaian highlife drummer Roger Ocquaye, plays long harmonious waves of sound and rhythm inspiring people to get up and dance: jungle rhythm, soukous and highlife. http://www.myspace.org/spiritofojah

December 18: Northwest Artists Collective
Special show in collaboration with Roots! featuring master Guinean drummer/dancers Manimou Camara and Abdoulaye Sylla and more!

December 25: No show – Season’s Greetings
Have a wonderful Kwanzaa! Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah!

Hot Tip! Check out Tanzanian musician Kedmon Mapana, Tuesday December 6 @ 7:30 pm
UW Ethnomusicology Concert at UW Music Building, Brechemin Hall
University of Washington Visiting Artist Kedmon Mapana and students present music and dance from the Wagogo Region of central Tanzania. $5 at the door

African Music Nites
Live Music Sunday 8 – 10 PM
Waid’s Haitian Cuisine and Lounge
1212 E. Jefferson St., Seattle
$5 Suggested Donation
Produced by Roots! A Community Consortium

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September 4 at Dahlak

Posted on September 1, 2011 | Comments Off

Spirit of Ojah
World music from West Africa and America! The Spirit of Ojah Dance Band, led by legendary Ghanaian highlife drummer Roger Ocquaye, plays long harmonious waves of sound and rhythm inspiring people to get up and dance: jungle rhythm, soukous and highlife.
http://www.myspace.org/spiritofojah

African Music Nites
Live Music every Sunday 8 – 10 PM
Dahlak Restaurant @ 2007 S State St.
Free Admission (donations requested)

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