 photo: courtesy the artists |
 |
Performing Arts WORLD VOICES: ANCIENT TO THE FUTURE/HOW LATITUDES BECOME FORMS ENSEMBLE TARTIT SATURDAY APRIL 12, 2003 8 PM $20 ($16) WALKER AUDITORIUM  |
"This music... casts one of the deepest spells to be found in world music. Period." -- CMJ
Vocalists in West Africa's Taureg society are considered guardians of tribal history who disseminate important information and preserve the ancient musical legacy of their nomadic peoples. Formed in the refugee camps of Bassikounou, Mauritania, the West African Ensemble Tartit ("union" in Temajeg) creates music that is at once deeply rooted in the traditions of the Taureg and universal in its hypnotic, bluesy qualities. With a complex layering of vocal effects and sonorities, the ensemble's traditional and contemporary compositions are reflections of life. Don't miss this rare chance to experience these vocal masters on their first, limited U.S. tour. Copresented with Cedar Cultural Center.
SUPPORTED IN PART WITH FUNDS FROM THE BUSH FOUNDATION. MEDIA SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED BY KFAI.