World Music Series • Nov. 5

World Music Series Mombasa Party and the Drummers of Burundi Sunday, November 5 at 3 p.m. in Orchestra Hall at the Max M. Fisher Music Center Mombasa Party Zuhura Swaleh, vocals, percussion, chorus Mohamed Adio Shigoo, harmonium, tashkota, chorus Khalfan Ali, bass guitar, chorus Anasi Sheebwana, percussion, chorus Kombo Mataka, vocals, percussion, chorus

(“Tweta” (“Panting for Breath”) Zuhura Swaleh “Kasha Langu” (“The Wooden Box”) Kombo Mataka “Misumari” (“Nails”) Zuhura Swaleh “Bembeya Mtoto” (“Soothing a Child”) Kombo Mataka “Kinyang’anyiro” (“The Challenge”) Zuhura Swaleh “Kigiriama” (“Giriama Dance Song”) Zuhura Swaleh Kombo Mataka
Intermission
Royal Drummers of Burundi Gabriel Ntagabo Christophe Banyuzuriyeko Christophe Nahimana David Nyandwi Dominique Ntimpirangeza Astère Ntimpirangeza Godefroid Njwira Félicien Manirakiza Manirakiza Longin Gahungu Gahungu Frederic Niyibitegeka Tharcisse Nizigiyimana François Ntiranyibagira François Nahimana The program that follows is a succession of rhythms representing various themes in Burundi life. The origin of the Drummers’ performance is shrouded in ancient legend and mystery and the progression that follows articulates the creative energy and spirit of a nation through these drums and the rituals that surround them.

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