Balla Kouyaté & Matchume Zango: Bala Bila
Wed, Jan 13th
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9:30 PM
BALA BILA is an irresistible musical meeting of two African master musicians: Balla Kouyate of Mali and Matchume Zango of Mozambique. Keepers of deep tradition with undeniable contemporary appeal, they bring West and East African musical worlds into kinetic conversation.
Mixing Mozambican timbila, mbira, vocals, and xitende (the mother of the berimbau) with West African balafon, calabash, vocals and bass guitar, the duo creates an infectious groove. Drawing on sampling and live loops, their performance moves effortlessly between Matchume's spiritual, atmospheric soundscapes and Balla's flash and fireworks—transporting audiences while speaking directly to younger generations.
Photo Credit: Stephanie Scherpf
Venue Joe's Pub
Runtime 75 minutes
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Pricing
Tickets are $36 (inclusive of advance phone/web service fee; door price).
There is a 2 drink or 1 food item minimum, per person, during every show at Joe's Pub.
Doors Open
9PM
For Last-Minute Tickets
For last-minute tickets, please visit our Box Office at 425 Lafayette Street. Web Sales and phone sales end when doors open, and tickets may be available for in-person, walk-up sale right before the show begins.