Maya Soleil

September 26, 2009

Kayhi Auditorium

$17 Adults, $12 Students/Seniors

            Maya Soleil offers Afro- World Fusion music and dance with influences that range from western and southern African to funk and jazz. Costume vocalists and dancers charm the audience with lyrics in several African languages and English, with colorful and lively traditional dances. Add fiery improvised solos on saxophone and keyboards with a solid underpinning of bass and world percussion including balfon (wooden xylophone) and mbira (thumb piano), plus djembe and talking drums, and you’ve got a thrilling multicultural experience! The ensemble’s members represent Zimbabwe, Guinea, Ghana, Jamaica, and the US, and have traveled the world spreading warmth and sharing their unique blend of cultures and music!

            Members of Maya Soleil have toured the world, performing and recording with many of the greats in African music and dance, including Obo Addy ( Ghana, Dumi Maraire ( Zimbabwe, I.K. Dairo ( Nigeria), Kanda Bongo Man ( Congo), and the national dance companies of Ghana and Guinea. Ketchikan is priveledged to have these world-renowned performers in our northern state!

            Don’t miss this multi-media extravaganza performance on Saturday, September 26^th, 7:30pm. Stay tuned for info on the drum circle before the show!!!

 Click HERE to visit the Maya Soleil website.