Epizo Bangoura: African Music & Dance
The Button Factory, 2 Abbey Street, CBD, Auckland
Thursday 17 October 2024 7:00pm – 10:00pm
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An African Drum, Dance & Music Performance
Feel the Beat, Live the Rhythm! Join Epizo for an electrifying evening of powerful drums and captivating dance. Experience a performance of energy and emotion that will have you on your feet and dancing.
ABOUT EPIZO BANGOURA:
Abdoulaye “Epizo” Bangoura was born in Conakry, Guinea and has younger brothers, Mohamed and Sibo Bangoura. Bangoura learnt to play percussion instruments: djembe and balafon. He relocated to France in 1984 and then to New York City in the early 1990s, there he formed Epizo Bangoura and African Express. In 1996 he migrated to Australia where he formed a new version of African Express.
Bangoura released his debut album, N’ Na by Epizo in 1998 and followed with Inchallah by Epizo Bangoura and African Express in 2000. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2001 it was nominated for Best World Music Album.
When: Thursday, October 17th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: 2 Abbey St, Auckland Central
Cost: $30 Online (+ fees)| $35 Door Sales