Seguenon Afro Beat
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Record Label: Seguenon Kone
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seguenon kone is an artistic director, traditional african dancer, choreographer, acrobat, fire-eater
and multi-talented instrumentalist who has mastered the balafon, doundoun, djembe, atougblan, shekere, ahoco, ark, castanets and flute.
he is the artistic director of le ballet ivoire spectacle, a west african drum and dance ensemble performing at special events and conducting drum and dance workshops throughout the united states.
prior to coming to the united states in 1998, seguenon toured the united states with afric a zolou, an ivorian dance company.
in 1987 he formed the group le ballet ivoire spectacle, creating and producing several original productions including "la foret aux masques sacres" which toured in liberia, togo and benin, west africa.
as a former member of the national dance company of ivory coast (ballet national), seguenon performed in all company productions,touring west africa, europe and mexico.
credits
2000-2001
toured nationally with grammy award winner jimmy buffet
with balafon and djembe performances
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author: Tamara Turner, CD Baby
Kone produces the highest quality African pop fusion, bringing together the traditional sounds of the motherland with western approaches to production and instrumentation. This multi-faceted, multi-talented man splits his time between roles as an artistic director, dancer, choreographer, acrobat, fire-eater and multi-instrumentalist, having mastered the doundoun, djembe, balafon, atougblan, castanets, ahoco, shekere, ark and flute, Drawing from an immense tradition of knowledge and wisdom, recognized internationally, Kone leads and delivers an oustanding, electrifying ensemble that is absolutely a must-hear for folk and world music fans as well as ethnomusicologists. From start to finish, this album buoys the spirit.
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author: DEC
Excellent CD. The beats and vocals reach down into the soul. The essence of rythym is all in there. All the tracks are good, but, I have played the track, "Kietio", probably a hundred times since buying this CD recently, and am still amazed at the rythmic intricacy (yet simplicity) of it. The call and response on "Bayaga" is also beautiful and enchanting. This one stays in my player. It stirs and relaxes the soul.
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author: DEC
Excellent CD. The beats and vocals reach down into the soul. The essence of rythym is all in there. All the tracks are good, but, I have played the track, "Kietio", probably a hundred times since buying this CD recently, and am still amazed at the rythmic intricacy (yet simplicity) of it. The call and response on "Bayaga" is also beautiful and enchanting. This one stays in my player. It stirs and relaxes the soul.
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