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West African Music & DanceGrab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with live music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks!
On July 20th at Tillman Park, audiences of all ages can dance along to traditional sounds of Sekhou Senegal. Sekhou Senegal is a West African music and dance ensemble created by twin brothers Ousseynou and Assane Kouyate. Ousseynou and Assane were born and raised in Senegal, Africa, from a family line originating in Mali and Guinea. They come from a long line of griots — the poets, historians, storytellers, and keepers of West African song and dance traditions.
Getting there: This event is bike and and ACTransit friendly!
About Sekhou Senegal:
Ousseynou and Assane have been singing, dancing, and performing professionally since the age of 13 and were lead dancers and choreographers with Le Ballet National du Senegal and the Sinomew Ballet of Senegal. They danced professionally with both ballets for over 5 years, touring internationally throughout South and North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Now residing in the United States, they are committed to educating people about their culture and sharing the profound beauty of their art. As artistic directors and educators, they instruct classes and master workshops in Africa, Europe, and the United States.
2024 Rhythmix in the Parks:
Get ready for fun all summer long as Rhythmix and the City of Alameda’s Recreation and Park Department bring people of all ages together to experience and explore music, dance, visual art and educational opportunities through a series of free, family-friendly concerts and festivals in Alameda’s City Parks.
Live Performance Schedule:
Saturday, May 18 – Woodstock Park – Rhonda Benin & Friends
Saturday, June 15 – Littlejohn Park – AZA
Saturday, July 20 – Tillman Park – Sekhou Senegal
Friday, August 16 – Jean Sweeney Park – String & Shadow Puppet Theater (Special Engagement – 6:30pm)
Saturday, September 21 – Chochenyo Park – ‘Round the World Festival
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
220 Aughinbaugh Way, Alameda, CA 94502-7451, United States
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