sidiki dembélé + friends
19 march 2024 / 8.30pm / the jazz cafe, london
100% funded (sold out)
Djembe and kora virtuoso Sidiki Dembélé is joined by Modou N'Diaye and Momo Sangaré for a set in The Jazz Cafe, Camden
7pm: doors open
8pm: last entry
8.30pm: sidiki dembélé set
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Please note that due to the venue's license, this noisenight is strictly 18+.
the venue:
Running for over 25 years, The Jazz Cafe and its intimate stage have earned a reputation as one of London’s most iconic live music venues.
Forged out of an old branch of Barclays, it has played host to the biggest names in jazz and soul, including Bobby Womack, Amy Winehouse, Adele, D’Angelo, and lots more.
the music:
Sidiki Dembélé will bring the sounds of his homeland to this show. Originally from Côte d'Ivoire and hailing from a well-known Malian griot family, this performance will see him collaborate with fellow kora virtuoso Modou Ndiaye and percussionist Momo Sangaré for a celebration of all things West Africa. Singer Mariatou Dembélé will join the ensemble, flying in specially from Abidjan for the show.
sidiki dembélé:
Sidiki began his training around the age of 5 and by aged 10 was playing professionally in his own community at important and prestigious events. By age 14 he was travelling the country, playing professionally as part of various African ballet companies and performance groups, becoming the musical director for some.
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In 2007, he received the great honour of being selected to be a lead performer in Andre Heller’s ‘Afrika! Afrika!’ – a magical circus adventure and sensual discovery of Africa. Sidiki performed with them for two years, before moving to the UK to continue his career.
These days, Sidiki has an long list of credentials in festival appearances, theatre performances and album credits. Placing importance on giving back to the culture and community which gave him life, Sidiki has started a school in his homeland where parents can send disadvantaged children to learn to play.
The first graduates of that school are now an established, self-sufficient West African musician group – Denifari. Sidiki is also giving back to Cote d’Ivoire, by organising two successful trips per year to his homeland for people to come and learn djembe, dundun and dance from the traditional west African griot masters in the heart of his family home.
Rewards: standing tickets to noisenight89 at 8.30pm on Tuesday 19 March 2024 at The Jazz Cafe, London. First-come, first-served for the best views.
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