MUSIC | Women Hold Up Half the Sky: Related Programs
Sayon Bamba
Friday, May 4, 8:00 p.m. (Arrive early and view the exhibition Women Hold Up Half the Sky)
ADMISSION
- $25 General
- $15 Members and Full-Time Students
Walk-up tickets will be available at the Skirball admissions desk until 8:00 p.m.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
U.S. premiere! Singer, songwriter, and dancer Sayon Bamba—former lead singer of renowned Guinean band Les Amazones de Guinée—brings her singular voice and exuberant Afrobeat music to the Skirball.
A hit at world music festivals across France, Bamba is an outspoken activist against the practice of female genital
cutting and for women’s equality. Her music blends traditional Manding music with French lyrics and other diverse influences.
“Full of variety and infectious energy.”—fRoots
Arrive early and view the exhibition—Women Hold Up Half the Sky will remain open until 8:00 p.m. Program ticketholders gain free gallery admission!
ADVANCE TICKETS: AVAILABLE ON SITE AT THE SKIRBALL, ONLINE USING THE "BUY TICKETS ONLINE" BUTTON ABOVE, OR BY PHONE AT (877) 722-4849, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED.
Music video for Sayon Bamba's song, Excisée
Sayon Bamba performs at Couleur Café in 2011
THIS PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF:
PROMOTIONAL PARTNER:
RELATED EXHIBITION:
Women Hold Up Half the Sky
On view now through May 20, 2012
PRESS RELEASE:
Adaawe and Sayon Bamba
December 30, 2011
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