Showcase Wednesday: Benga Flava by Makadem, May 8 2019 @ Alliance Francaise


Date: May 8, 2019
Venue: Alliance Francaise Gardens
Time: 7 pm
Free Entry

This is the return of Makadem to the Alliance Française de Nairobi, the place that catapulted his career to the international stage, and where he calls “home”. He returns with his unique “Benga Flava” style which fuses Kenyan and other African music, as well as some international genres, into his native Benga Beats, giving it a fresh and broadly contemporary feel.

Live Concert: Faso Funky – West African Groovy Funk with Achille Ouattara, May 2 2019 @ Alliance Francaise


Date: May 2, 2019
Venue: Alliance Francaise
Time: 7 pm
Entry: Free

‘Faso Funky’ brings together Burkinabé and Belgian musicians around groovy funk and West African rhythms. The bassist, Achille Ouattara, whose musical origins are situated in gospel and Mandinka music, will be joined by the drummer Moise Ouattara, the guitarist Désiré Somé and the Belgian violinist and pianist Renaud Crols.

Together, they bring diverse musical influences: Indian, gypsy, African, hip-hop/dance hall, rock, gospel, jazz… offering a funky, warm and lively repertoire that will have you on your feet.