New African Production Presents Pape Cheikh Diouf North American Tour 2016
Senegal’s M’balax Superstar Returns to U.S. Stages This Summer
Pape Cheikh Diouf has emerged as one of the most important new voices in contemporary Senegalese music. More than just a prolific hit maker, he draws on his family’s guewel (griot) traditions to sing about love, life lessons and the Wolof ideal of “teranga” – mutual respect, acceptance and hospitality that’s at the core of Senegalese life.
A veteran of the Lemzo Diamono Group, Pape Diouf made his solo recording debut in 1998, and, with the help of his band, la Gènèration Conciente, has revitalized Dakar’s classic m’balax sound ever since. His moving songs, captivating voice and charismatic stage presence have earned him a string of hits, including 2011’s “Bèguè”, which made him a bona fide superstar in West Africa – and garnered him more than a few comparisons to the great Youssou N’Dour (Diouf often headlined at N’Dour’s legendary Club Thiossane in Dakar, as well).
His most recent album, Rakkaaju, was released to massive critical and popular acclaim in Senegal in 2014 —cementing Diouf’s place in the first rank of Dakar musical royalty. Since then he’s toured and performed non-stop, filling stadiums at home and legendary music venues in Paris and beyond.
Now Diouf has set his sights on North America, with an ambitious, U.S. tour in July and August that stops in NYC, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and elsewhere. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of the greats of modern African music live and direct in North America!
Pape Cheikh Diouf 2016 North American Tour Dates:
Sunday, July 9th: The Cultural Building, Harlem, NY
Sunday, July 10th: The Music Haven Concert Series, Schenectady, NY
Friday, July 15th: Detroit, MI -- TBA
Saturday, July 16th: Chicago, IL -- TBA
Sunday, July 17th: Festival Fete de Marquette, Madison, WI
Monday, July 18th: The Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis, MN
Friday, July 22nd: Cincinnati, OH -- TBA
Saturday, July 23rd, Atlanta, GA -- TBA
Friday, July 23rd: RI -- TBA
Saturday, July 30th: Washington, DC
Saturday, August 6th: Montreal, QC
Sunday, August 7th: ACANA Festival, Philadelphia, PA
For Venue Updates and Ticket Info, Please Consult New African Production Website
For Venue Updates and Ticket Info, Please Consult New African Production Website
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Pape Cheikh Diouf has emerged as one of the most important new voices in contemporary Senegalese music. More than just a prolific hit maker, he draws on his family’s guewel (griot) traditions to sing about love, life lessons and the Wolof ideal of “teranga” – mutual respect, acceptance and hospitality that’s at the core of Senegalese life.
A veteran of the Lemzo Diamono Group, Pape Diouf made his solo recording debut in 1998, and, with the help of his band, la Gènèration Conciente, has revitalized Dakar’s classic m’balax sound ever since. His moving songs, captivating voice and charismatic stage presence have earned him a string of hits, including 2011’s “Bèguè”, which made him a bona fide superstar in West Africa – and garnered him more than a few comparisons to the great Youssou N’Dour (Diouf often headlined at N’Dour’s legendary Club Thiossane in Dakar, as well).
His most recent album, Rakkaaju, was released to massive critical and popular acclaim in Senegal in 2014 —cementing Diouf’s place in the first rank of Dakar musical royalty. Since then he’s toured and performed non-stop, filling stadiums at home and legendary music venues in Paris and beyond.
Now Diouf has set his sights on North America, with an ambitious, U.S. tour in July and August that stops in NYC, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and elsewhere. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of the greats of modern African music live and direct in North America!
Pape Cheikh Diouf 2016 North American Tour Dates:
Sunday, July 9th: The Cultural Building, Harlem, NY
Sunday, July 10th: The Music Haven Concert Series, Schenectady, NY
Friday, July 15th: Detroit, MI -- TBA
Saturday, July 16th: Chicago, IL -- TBA
Sunday, July 17th: Festival Fete de Marquette, Madison, WI
Monday, July 18th: The Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis, MN
Friday, July 22nd: Cincinnati, OH -- TBA
Saturday, July 23rd, Atlanta, GA -- TBA
Friday, July 23rd: RI -- TBA
Saturday, July 30th: Washington, DC
Saturday, August 6th: Montreal, QC
Sunday, August 7th: ACANA Festival, Philadelphia, PA
