Dobet Gnahoré
Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Dobet Gnahoré
The Center for Arts at the Armory
191 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
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Arts at the Armory is delighted to welcome Afropop sensation, Dobet Gnahoré, to the Spotlight Series stage on June 27 at 7:00pm!
With her majestic voice, fierce dance moves, magnetic stage presence, and colorful sense of style, GRAMMY-winner Dobet Gnahoré is one of Africa's most revered and respected talents. She appeals to fans of Angelique Kidjo, Yemi Alade, and Fatoumata Diawara. Her new album, Zouzou, showcases Gnahoré's continuing efforts to draw on the creative energy of Abidjan, a bustling African metropolis that has emerged from years of conflict to become one of West Africa’s most important economic engines and creative centers.
Join us at Arts at the Armory on Thursday, June 27th to experience the talents of Dobet Gnahoré live in our Performance Hall - Boubacar Diabate of SambaLolo to open!
DOORS 7:00pm
CONCERT 8:00pm
Join us for a free dance workshop with Dobet Gnahoré in the Arts at the Armory Performance Hall on Monday, June 24th at 5pm.
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Widely considered one of contemporary African music's most exciting new talents, Dobet Gnahoré has astounded audiences with her thrilling stage presence, appealing melodies and powerful singing. Gnahoré's striking new CD moves from delicate ballads to upbeat African grooves, and serves as a resounding introduction to this voice of the future.
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