Issamba — AFRICA FEST

ISSAMBA - Les rythmes africains à les meilleurs

EDUCATE. UNITE. CELEBRATE COMMUNITY.

Join us for unforgettable Journey through the depths of African rhythms

Issamba means "come together" in Cameroon.

Issamba is an opportunity to come together and celebrate our African heritage in rhythms and cultures. ISSAMBA show is an intimate moment of African music and dance, featuring world-renowned African artists.

These artists travel from abroad, gracing us with their special talents and aspects of their culture.

ISSAMBA show gives audience members a glimpse into the rich and diverse musical culture of Africa.

By giving the audience this glimpse into the rich and diverse musical culture of Africa, this show is an invaluable experience you won't want to miss.

Immerse yourself in the mix of African instruments, traditional rhythms, and dancing styles.

2019 Dates:

February 14: Victoria Event Center

February 15 & 16: Faris Theater (Vancouver)

February 21: Mary Winspear Center (Sidney)

February 22: The Port Theater (Nanaimo)

February 23: The African Party with ISSAMBA's artists

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2018 Dates

February 1: Mary Winspear Centre (Sidney)

February 2: Beban Park Recreation Centre (Nanaimo)

February 3: Wise Hall (Vancouver)

February 10: University of Victoria

Featured Artists

Merlin Nyakam: Master of African and Afro-Contemporary dance, born in Cameroon and currently lives in Paris where he travels around the world teaching and performing.

Adama Dembele Bilorou: Legendary percussionist from Paris.

Salif Lasso Sanou: Montreal-based African flute specialist.

Akra Soumah: Ottawa-based dundunfola (African base drum player).

Naby Camara: Master balafonist was born in Guinea and currently lives in Seattle. (ISSAMBA 2019)

Mamadou Diabate: world-renowned balafonist (African xylophone) player who was born in Burkina Faso. He tours worldwide but currently lives in Austria, where he’s been honing his art to perfection. (ISSAMBA 2018)

Amara Kanté: Master percussionist was born in Guinea and currently lives in Toronto (Issamba 2017)

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