Afrique Acoustic

African Music Travels at The Don Soaring vocals, powerful drumming and groovy rhythms are the vital ingredients of dazzling African music trio Afrique Acoustic, who perform at the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre on Saturday 22 October at 8pm. Come and join the Afrique Acoustic caravan on its journey from South Africa, through Madagascar to Senegal, West Africa and then onto the musical landscapes of North Africa and the Middle East. This entertaining and virtuosic trio features award-winning Senegalese singer, kora/harp-lute player and percussionist extraordinaire Ziggi Bey Jan, prodigious Zimbabwean guitarist Ilan Zagoria and superb West Australian bassist Brent Purser. Ziggi Bey Jan has toured internationally for 10 years in the Baaba Maal band as a drummer, dancer and choreographer. After settling in Perth he founded Afrique Acoustic, a trio that keeps exploring new terrains and whose first gig was as support for South African legend Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the Perth Concert Hall. He has since relocated to Adelaide and has returned for special performances in Perth. Ilan Zagoria's intricate and driving music has many influences including the rhythms of his Zimbabwe homeland to the music of Madagascar, Cape Town, the Middle East, Paris and WA. Along with his Afrique Acoustic history, he is a founding member of Sundiata Marimba Band and was a member of African Music Congress. Australian born Brent Purser is well known in the local World Music scene for his exceptionally creative and sensitive bass playing. This concert is guaranteed to turn your head, move your heart, and make you dance. Admission is $18.60 standard and $15.40 concession. For bookings or information, please call 9493 4577 or visit www.gosnells.wa.gov.au and click on the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre link to buy tickets online.