Gervais Koffi & The African Diaspora
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GERVAIS KOFFI and The African Diaspora
Born in Cote d’Ivoire - West Africa, Gervais Koffi has travelled the world performing and recording with
world-class musicians and producers. After a very successful musical career in Johannesburg he decided to explore the
music scene in Australia in 1998. Ever since, he has been entertaining audiences in all major venues and festivals in the country. According to the Basement, they are "easily the best Afro-roots show in town, and they play a pretty awesome Latin set too!" They've also packed in the crowds at major festivals across the
country including the Global Carnival in Bellingen and the World Music Festival in Thredbo, in Canberra, Melbourne….
They've also been a regular feature during Australia Day celebrations in Sydney (Darling Harbour and Hyde Park).
Koffi is a superb bass player and vocalist, a great performer, and a magnificent entertainer who breathes life into any audience. He has proven to be the ideal person to introduce Afrobeat, Soukous, and Zouk (French Afro Caribbean) music to the Australian audiences. On stage they steam through a carefully crafted mixture of originals and classic African grooves. They get down and get funky to make their audience dance, jump and sing along to their infectious grooves and melodies.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10d9bPv26wk&t=41shttps:
Zambezi Sounds
Their blend of traditional music, the Nyami Nyami sound, is based on the Mbira instrument and the Zambezi River drumming. They also play African rhythmns such as Sungura, Soukous, Sebene and Caribbean reggae. Zambezi has been a regular feature at the National Multicultural Festival.
The Queanbeyan Hive
This performance will be set in the grounds of the Heritage Listed award-winning yellow cottage. The venue space is
accessible with bathrooms inside the cottage.There will be a licensed bar and food options will be available
including gluten free & vegan options. Details will be emailed ASAP to ticket holders.
The performance space is outdoors so is dependant on fine weather. Please call Helen on 0403 994446 if you have any
questions.
SOS (South of Sydney) Touring Circuit - Culture X Tours 2024/25
A coalition of venues working together to support live music South of Sydney (and beyond). Join us on this journey either as a punter or become part of the SOS Touring Circuit as a presenting venue. More info: sosmusic.com.au A Sacred Currents Inc Project. Thanks to Live Music Australia – an Australian Government Initiative.
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