GW Lisner Auditorium presents Acoustic Africa Featuring Habib Koité, Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi, and Afel Bocoum
In collaboration with Francophonie Festival 2011
The
second installment of Acoustic Africa’s exhilarating musical journey focuses on
the richness of the African guitar tradition.
The Acoustic Africa tour features
Habib
Koité, the Malian superstar whose exciting concerts have
endeared him to audiences worldwide, Oliver
Mtukudzi, the best-selling artist in his home country of Zimbabwe, and Afel Bocoum, a guitarist, singer, and composer
from Mali
whose songs evoke the
evolution of traditional Malian society.
The three artists, backed by a
traditional African band, unite in song in a collaborative performance that
honors their African heritage while simultaneously pushes contemporary musical
boundaries.
$25, $35, $45
Tickets available from the Lisner Box Office, 202-397-SEAT, and Ticketmaster.
Box Office Hours Tuesday-Friday
12pm-6pm
Day of Show Box office is open 1 hour before show time.
