Happy 4th of July!!!

 

ONLY LITTLE BAOBAB IS OPENED FRI.JULY 4TH

 

THURSDAY JULY 3rd

Yacouba and the Dogons Lights! - Live Afrofusion

 

Every Thursday night at Little Baobab.

 

Come and experience the most wonderful

West African Goni player

Afro Beats, Rumba, Drum, Base & more

 

Yacouba and the Dogon Lights is led by Yacouba Diarra, born and raised in Burkina Faso, originating from the Mandinca people. He spent many years traveling throughout West Africa developing a style of music he calls Fato Foli or " crazy music". This music is an uplifting mix of the N’Goni, an African harp like instrument, and the modern electric sounds of Funk and Afro-beat. His songs speak of brotherhood and togetherness, a universal message of peace.

 

*N'Goni or African lute is a traditional melodic instrument of West Africa, used mainly Mali, as well as the savannahs of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. The N'Goni is an instrument of widespread use, first played by hunters in the savannah. In Burkina Faso, a legend says that a Senufo hunter invented the N’Goni, and since then it has been used in hunting ceremonies, honoring abundance. When used for entertainment purposes, at celebrations and holidays, such as weddings, tabaski or Ramadan, the N’Goni is often accompanied by other instruments, singing and clapping. N'Goni is a three or four-stringed instrument, made from a big gourd of spherical form or made of hollowed-out carved wood, covered with goatskin and the sound box shapes vary depending on the area. The handle made of round thin wood extends from the sound box, and is played like the guitar, plucking its strings. Traditionally, the N’Goni has 4 cords, but can have up to 7 chords in the modern day versions. The unique sound of the N'Goni is defined by its distinctive construction, and the rich history of its tradition.

Little Baobab, door :$5

 

FRIDAY JULY 4!- FUND RAISING!

 

Come join DJ Marco at the Little Baobab this Friday for good food and a fun night of great african music and delicious drinks!

Joti, our fabulous dance teacher will be your host.

Thank you in advance for helping Duniya dance studio

Door:$5

Help Little Baobab fund raise for Duniya Dance Company

 

SUNDAY JAZZ & SONG AT BOLLYHOOD- JULY 13!

 

Launching Weekly on Sunday, July 13

11am ~ 2pm

at Bollyhood Café, 3372 19th Street

{between Mission & Capp Streets}

San Francisco

 

Featuring

The Randy Craig Trio

Peter Tucker on drums

Steven Strauss on bass

Randy Craig at the piano

Vocals by Danielle Thys

 

Introducing singer

and recent Lowell HS graduate

Maya Castleman

 

Delicious crepes, pastries, coffee and tea

available for purchase

 

Event Admission:

$2.00 donation at the door

A few more $$ as you leave

 

Hosted by Marco Senghor

Produced by Michael Nolan

 

Muni Mission 14 or 49 takes you to 19th Street ;

16th & 24th Street BART stations are nearby.