
04/04/2025
A Visual Sonic Lecture w/ Afreekaya followed by Fatoumata Diawara 05.04.25 8PM
Not just a discovery, but a tasting of music history. Before Fatoumata Diawara lights up the stage, a thrilling visual sonic lecture with Afreekaya will explore the deep Mandingo music and griot traditions. As label manager at , he unearths musical treasures from around the world, retracing the stories that bring them to life. A DJ and collector from Neuchâtel, Afreekaya will tell you fascinating tales from the ancient Malian empire to post-independence Mali.
From Neuchâtel to the sonic lands of West Africa, prepare yourself for an immersion where every note resonates like a memory, every rhythm like a story. A unique opportunity to discover the deep roots and cultural heritage that continue to inspire music today.
Followed by a key figure on the global music scene, Grammy Award and Victoire de la Musique nominated, Best Female Artist at the 2020 Africa Awards. Her lyrics, imbued with her deep connection to her native Mali, are a powerful cry for self-determination, social change and cultural pride. “This is my moment and I’m sharing my soul,” she says.
Join us for a wonderful night full of tales, colors and grooves !