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Date(s) - 09/29/2024
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society
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Imagine an artist with Jaco Pastorious’s virtuosity, George Benson’s vocal fluidity, Joao Gilberto’s sense of song and harmony, all mixed up with African culture. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you Richard Bona!
-Los Angeles Times
Richard Bona is a Grammy-winning musician, and one of the most accomplished international bass players, composers and multi-instrumentalists. With his unique sound and vocal gift, he is continuously representing his African origins. Bona’s music addresses the continent’s traditions, culture, beauty and issues. His purpose and the way he connects with his audience have turned him into a staple name in world, jazz and Afropop music. He has toured, composed, recorded, and created musical forms of art with the greatest: Herbie Hancock, Harry Belafonte, Steps Ahead, Quincy Jones, Chick Corea, Sting, Pat Metheny, Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin, Chucho Valdés, George Benson, Oumou Sangaré and many more.
- Richard Bona – bass, vocals
- Jesús Pupo – piano
- Harvel Nakundi – drums
Presented by The Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society