Grand Bal: Live band + afrobeat night party

ln English below

Kesäkausi lopetellaan afrikkalaisten rytmien tahdissa!    Liity joukkoomme Jyväskylässä 18.8.2023 ja koe unohtumattomat konsertit, jamisessiot ja aamuun asti jatkuvat bileet!

Tällä kertaa haluamme tarjota paitsi laajan valikoiman länsiafrikkalaista musiikkia, myös esitellä upeita bändejä ympäri maailmaa, jotka tuovat ohjelmaan uusia mausteita.
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The summer wraps up with African rhythms  Join us in Jyväskylä on 18.8.2023 for unforgettable concerts, jam sessions, and dancing till dawn!

This time we want to spice things up, offering not only a great selection of West-African performers, but also introducing some amazing bands around the world that will bring in some new musical flavours.

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ARTISTIT / ARTISTS

GRAND BAL + Afrobeat Night Party by Waaw Africa Productions – your no. 1 organiser of African music events in Keski-Suomi. Come feel the heat of amapiano and move your feet to epic live shows and sophisticated dj action!

Artists:

▼ PUPPA J ▼ 
The legendary singing carpenter PJ has walked the tightrope between suomireggae and hip hop since the early 2000’s. Puppa J has released three solo albums and is also well known for his work with Jätkäjätkät, Laulurastas and Liljan Loisto. Come to witness a special solo show by one of Finland’s most charismatic MCs!

▼ SHAMELESS SHONGOLOLO BAND ▼
Organic grooves and shameless disco beats, mighty horns and haunting vocals! This nine-piece orchestra led by Finnish-South African singer-flutist Ayla Brinkmann brings to life a unique sound seldom heard live in Scandinavia. The Shongololo (isiXhosa, isiZulu: millipede) is an unstoppable shiny fellow who walks the earth with many many legs.

▼ DJ Classic (Helsinki) & DJ Hansin (Gambia/JKL) ▼ 

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FRIDAY 18.8.2023 @ Ilokivi 

Schedule:

21:00 ticket sales begin
21:45 Pape Cisse ONE MAN SHOW
22:00 Puppa J
23:00 Shameless Shongololo Band

Tickets: 10€ 
Tervetuloa! Welcome! Bienvenue!

Tapahtuman järjestäjä / Organizers:
Waaw Africa Productions & Mama Africa Jkl Dance&Drumming Center