DATE: Friday, November 21
TIME: 7:00 PM Dance Lessons, 8:00 PM Concert
General Admission: $25 Adults / $20 Members / $5 Children 12 and Under
Join us for an exciting GLOBAL MASHUP between Seffarine and La Cumbiamba eNeYé. The night will begin with a dance lesson for the audience, after which each band will play a set, then the two bands will meet and jam for the third and final “mashup” set!
About the Artists
The musicians of Seffarine, soulful Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp, supported by master musicians of diverse cultures, embrace and extend this rich legacy. Their exciting performances masterfully combine explosive flamenco footwork, exotic instrumentation, and grooving basslines. These diverse backgrounds meld, creating what SoundRoots describes as "an ear-caressing blend of sounds from Spain and North Africa, spiced with a bit of fiery instrumentation and percussion.
Established in 2000, La Cumbiamba eNeYé performs and preserves both new and traditional Gaita Music, authentically recreating the powerful sounds of Colombia in the unique format of gaitas y tambores (flutes and drums). Renowned for its exciting, uplifting sound, the ensemble transports listeners to the festive community gatherings known as ruedas (circles), central to Gaita and Bullerengue traditions. Their music reflects the three ethnic currents that define the Colombian Caribbean sound: Indigenous (flutes), Afro-diasporic (drums), and European/Iberian (vocals and melodic structure). They proudly feature the Indigenous gaita flutes, known by their native name, chuana. La Cumbiamba eNeYé is led by New York City–based Colombian composer, folklorist, and educator Martín Vejarano. Recognized for his deep connection to tradition and his original compositions crafted for the gaitas y tambores format, Vejarano is a vital voice in reimagining Colombian music today, presenting his work under CHIAMUSIC.
