BALA BILA brings together two African master musicians—Balla Kouyate on balafon, calabash, bass guitar, and voice, and Matchume Zango on timbila, mbira, percussion, and voice—in an intimate, living-room style concert and intercultural musical conversation between two extraordinary artists. Kouyate hails from the West African country of Mali, and Zango calls the East African nation of Mozambique home. They are leading exponents of their respective principal instruments, BALAfon and timBILA—two world heritage instruments that will be played together in harmony.

Presented by the Middlebury Performing Arts Series. Tickets: $25 General Public, $20 Middlebury ID holders, $10 Youth (under 21), $5 Middlebury College students. http://go.middlebury.edu/tickets

Associated event: BUCKET BAND WORKSHOP!
Kouyate and Zango will introduce you to the rhythm and culture of their respective African traditions. Learn some of these rhythms and play them on five-gallon buckets! No experience needed. Ear protection recommended/provided. Free-- but space is limited, registration required. Signup at https://forms.gle/uotptXWtrcBfxn5v5

Event Info

Nov 20, 2024, 4:30 to 8 PM

Nov 21, 2024, 10 to 11 AM

Nov 23, 2024, 7 to 10 PM