Jaliya: World Contemporary Music

($10-$15 | 5pm Matinee) With a mix of traditional West African instruments like the Kora, Ngoni and Calabash accompanied by western drums, steel and bass guitar, our music seeks to transport you with an ethereal groove. Together, our deep rooted culture and rich traditions are represented musically to you with our own style of a soft, bluesy, and jazzy blend of unique world music and a connection to traditional folk music. Join us for a concert and experience the sounds to stir and satisfy your soul.

**Elijah** Originally from a primarily fishing community of Lebou, an ethnic group of Senegal, West Africa. He grew up in a culture where the emphasis was on piety and respect for elders, and a strong emphasis on celebratory public exorcism dances, drumming and rituals.

**Yacouba** Originally from the landlocked country of Burkina Faso, West Africa. As a griot or jali, he is a member of West African historians, story tellers, praise singers, poets, and musicians.