Marafanyi Drum, Dance & Song

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With big hearts and open minds, international artists, Lara Gonzalez and Yael Shacham, fell in love with West Africa. As Marafanyi's Founders and Artistic Directors the ladies present an artistic expression that fuses original songs and spoken word with traditional West African rhythm and dance showcasing indigenous instruments. They travel frequently to Guinea to focus on the dynamic and lyrical music & dance from a variety of ethnic groups.
As teaching, performing and recording artists, the Marafanyi ladies strive to make accessible the therapeutic, empowering and educational benefits of the music and cultures of West Africa to all ages, populations and the community at large. Their performances and classes have delivered the electrifying and danceable rhythms and mystique of the music of West Africa to a variety of audiences.
Together these pioneering ladies present an artistic expression combining rhythm, movement, song and spoken word in poetic motion. They are determined to change the world beat by beat! As headliners they have performed in a variety of venues from intimate house concerts to multi-media performance art events. They enjoy frequent television and radio appearances.
As an opening act they have supported musicians from all genres including -
WORLD (Angélique Kidjo), FOLK (Odetta), JAZZ (Perry Robinson), SPOKEN WORD (Carl Hancock Rux) ROCK (Hamell on Trial), and METAPHYSICAL (Ram Dass).
Marafanyi Drum, Dance & Song is available for performances, workshops & residencies for all ages & populations, professional development, corporate team building, dance accompaniment, benefits,recording sessions, gallery openings, private parties, house concerts, weddings, corporate events, conferences, special gatherings and more! Marafanyi is tapped into a variety of other unique artists that make for an eclectic co-bill.
BOOKING INFO
CALL 877 . 904 . 2362 or EMAIL [email protected]