All the way from Burkina Faso, Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band are bringing their high-energy and unique blend of traditional Mandingo music and contemporary afro-funk to the stage of Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center on May 6th, 2023. This highly anticipated performance will mark the band's first appearance at the legendary Berkeley venue, promising a night of unforgettable music and dance.
Led by Baba Commandant, a singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist from Burkina Faso, the band draws on traditional Mandingo music as well as reggae, funk, and rock to create a sound that is both authentic and innovative. Featuring instruments such as the Donso ngoni, guitar, bass, drums, and vocals, Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band create a powerful and dynamic sound that is impossible to ignore.
Their music is infused with the spirit and energy of West Africa, and their live performances are a true celebration of African culture and music. Since their formation in 2010, Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band have released three critically acclaimed albums which showcase the band's unique sound and vision. Their music has been featured on numerous international radio programs and podcasts, and they have performed at festivals and venues around the world.
Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center is excited to host Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band, continuing the nonprofit venue's 50-year-old tradition of showcasing diverse and vibrant music from around the world. Ashkenaz offers a welcoming and inclusive space where people of all backgrounds can come together to enjoy music and dance.
Tickets for the show are available now and can be purchased online. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the electrifying sounds of Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band.
For more information, please visit Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center's website or call the office at (510) 525-5099.
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Led by Baba Commandant, a singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist from Burkina Faso, the band draws on traditional Mandingo music as well as reggae, funk, and rock to create a sound that is both authentic and innovative. Featuring instruments such as the Donso ngoni, guitar, bass, drums, and vocals, Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band create a powerful and dynamic sound that is impossible to ignore.
Their music is infused with the spirit and energy of West Africa, and their live performances are a true celebration of African culture and music. Since their formation in 2010, Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band have released three critically acclaimed albums which showcase the band's unique sound and vision. Their music has been featured on numerous international radio programs and podcasts, and they have performed at festivals and venues around the world.
Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center is excited to host Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band, continuing the nonprofit venue's 50-year-old tradition of showcasing diverse and vibrant music from around the world. Ashkenaz offers a welcoming and inclusive space where people of all backgrounds can come together to enjoy music and dance.
Tickets for the show are available now and can be purchased online. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the electrifying sounds of Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band.
For more information, please visit Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center's website or call the office at (510) 525-5099.
All the way from Burkina Faso, Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band are bringing their high-energy and unique blend of traditional Mandingo music and contemporary afro-funk to the stage of Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center on May 6th, 2023. This highly anticipated performance will mark the band's first appearance at the legendary Berkeley venue, promising a night of unforgettable music and dance.
Led by Baba Commandant, a singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist from Burkina Faso, the band draws on traditional Mandingo music as well as reggae, funk, and rock to create a sound that is both authentic and innovative. Featuring instruments such as the Donso ngoni, guitar, bass, drums, and vocals, Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band create a powerful and dynamic sound that is impossible to ignore.
Their music is infused with the spirit and energy of West Africa, and their live performances are a true celebration of African culture and music. Since their formation in 2010, Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band have released three critically acclaimed albums which showcase the band's unique sound and vision. Their music has been featured on numerous international radio programs and podcasts, and they have performed at festivals and venues around the world.
Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center is excited to host Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band, continuing the nonprofit venue's 50-year-old tradition of showcasing diverse and vibrant music from around the world. Ashkenaz offers a welcoming and inclusive space where people of all backgrounds can come together to enjoy music and dance.
Tickets for the show are available now and can be purchased online. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the electrifying sounds of Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band.
For more information, please visit Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center's website or call the office at (510) 525-5099.
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Led by Baba Commandant, a singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist from Burkina Faso, the band draws on traditional Mandingo music as well as reggae, funk, and rock to create a sound that is both authentic and innovative. Featuring instruments such as the Donso ngoni, guitar, bass, drums, and vocals, Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band create a powerful and dynamic sound that is impossible to ignore.
Their music is infused with the spirit and energy of West Africa, and their live performances are a true celebration of African culture and music. Since their formation in 2010, Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band have released three critically acclaimed albums which showcase the band's unique sound and vision. Their music has been featured on numerous international radio programs and podcasts, and they have performed at festivals and venues around the world.
Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center is excited to host Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band, continuing the nonprofit venue's 50-year-old tradition of showcasing diverse and vibrant music from around the world. Ashkenaz offers a welcoming and inclusive space where people of all backgrounds can come together to enjoy music and dance.
Tickets for the show are available now and can be purchased online. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the electrifying sounds of Baba Commandant and The Mandingo Band.
For more information, please visit Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center's website or call the office at (510) 525-5099.
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