The launch of what we hope will become a regular night in Hanoi, getting our sweat on and exploring the musical connections and interactions between Africa and Asia. Afro Asia is hosted by Zamina.
ZAMINA: Formed as Hanoi’s first live reggae act in late 2010, Zamina soon began exploring the West African yoruba, afrobeat and makossa and Filipino roots music influences of its founding members. Zamina developed a strong following around Hanoi, with highlights including Zamina’s album launch and 420 show in 2012, annual Felabration tributes to the music of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, and appearances at CAMA Festival and Quest Festival. After a quiet couple of years, Zamina is back strong in 2017 with a refreshed lineup and an irresistible energy that is already heating up dance floors around Hanoi. Roots and reggae vibes meet African rhythms in Asia.
ALEPH: Joining Zamina at the first Afro Asia will be special guests Aleph, Hanoi’s newest world music group. Aleph’s members mix a diverse set of instruments and feels from West Africa through Morocco, Turkey, India and Southeast Asia, weaving intricate grooves on gumbri, tabla, ney, guitar and other instruments that explore old and new connections between the different musical traditions of Africa and Asia.
Between the live acts, Zamina Sound System will be serving up ‘70s West African funk and afrobeat, with some live percussion from Ethan Vlah and others."
Doors 8:00pm Entry 50k
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