AXF2:
The
African Xylophone Festival #2
May 5-7, 2006 — New York City
Jumbie Records,
the Center for Ethnomusicology at Columbia University, and the 92nd Street Y are proud to present for its second year in New York
the only American festival of new and traditional
xylophone music from across the African continent.
This year's festival will expand on the amazing variety of xylophones presented last year. With the spider-webbed gyil of Ghana, the balafon of the Mali empire, the resonant embaire of Uganda, joined by the timbila of Mozambique, as well as the spirited namaddu (tuned drums) of Uganda, and the metallic budongo of East Africa.
Leading international and U.S. artists will present traditional African music for ceremonies, funerals, and village festivals – as well as innovative new compositions that combine African xylophones with jazz, American fiddling, and Hungarian folk music.
The festival will include two nights of concerts at Makor, one of New York’s leading homes for arts and culture; three days of workshops, advanced masterclasses, and children's events at both Columbia University and Makor.
Special $50 All-Festival Offer:
The All-Festival Pass gives you admission to every concert, workshop and masterclass. Three days of music for once incredible price!
CLICK HERE and scroll to the bottom
to order $50 All Festival Pass.
(Please email us to reserve space
at workshops & masterclasses).
Program: Friday 5/5/06
All events at Columbia University, 301 Philosophy Hall Click Here for a Map or Download Directions to Columbia Events
6-7:30 pm"Festival Kick-Off" featuring:
– Bandleaders Summit: Discussion with Bernard Woma, Famoro Dioubate, Mark Stone, Raul Rothblatt, Nora Balaban, and David Rogers
– Live music performance featuring
Valerie Naranjo (sponsored by Pearl/Adams Inc. and Avedis Zildjian)
Admission: FREE
8-9:30 pm Adult balafon workshop, with Famoro Dioubate
Workshop on the balafon of Guinea, for adults
who are beginning to intermediate level balafon players (including people who are completely new to the instrument!)
Admission: $12 (free with Festival Pass)
Email for a Workshop Reservation (space is limited!)
10-11:30 pm Adult gyil workshop, with Bernard Woma
Workshop on the gyil of Ghana, for adults who are beginning to intermediate level gyil players (including people who are completely new to the instrument!)
Admission: $12 (free with Festival Pass)
Email for a Workshop Reservation (space is limited!)
Program: Saturday Daytime 5/6/06
Saturday daytime children's program
at Columbia University, 301 Philosophy Hall
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1-2 pm Concert of Children's African Xylophone Ensembles
Featuring the St. Ann’s African Xylophone Ensemble of Brooklyn (wth Bernard Woma), and A NeNe Wofa (with Famoro Dioubate)
Admission: $12 (free with Festival Pass; $6 for non-performing children under 12)
2-3 pm Children's Gyil Workshop, with Bernard Woma
Workshop on the gyil of Ghana, for children of all levels.
Admission: $12 (free with Festival Pass)
Email Us for a Workshop Reservation (space is limited!)
Program: Saturday Evening 5/6/06
at Makor 35 West 67th Street (between Columbus & Central Park West)
212-601-1000
8 pm -12 am Festival Concert at Makor, featuring:
– Biakuye Unity Ensemble
– Bernard Woma Trio
– Famoro Dioubate's "Kakande"
– Jumbie Xylophone Summit
Tickets: $22 advance / $25 at the door
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Program: Sunday Daytime 5/7/06
at Makor 35 West 67th Street (between Columbus & Central Park West)
212-601-1000
12-1:30 pm Gyil Masterclass with Bernard Woma
Masterclass for
intermediate to
advanced performers already experienced on the gyil of Ghana.
Admission: $12 (free with Festival Pass)
EMAIL Us for a Workshop Reservation (space is limited!)
2-3:30 pm Balafon Masterclass with Abou Sylla
Masterclass for
intermediate to
advanced performers already experienced on the balafon of Guinea.
Admission: $12 (free with Festival Pass)
EMAIL Us for a Workshop Reservation (space is limited!)
Program: Sunday Evening 5/7/06
at Makor 35 West 67th Street (between Columbus & Central Park West)
212-601-1000
7:00-11 pm Festival Concert at Makor featuring:
– Dallam-Dougou
– Nora Balaban's Timbila Project
– Imaginary Homeland
– Bernard Woma with the Jumbie Orchestra: AXF Grand Finale
Tickets: $22 advance / $25 at the door
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About the Festival Artists
Click here to read bios of all festival artists!!
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Program of Festival Events
Special $50 All-Festival Offer:
The All-Festival Pass gets you free admission to every concert, workshop and masterclass. Three days of music for once incredible price! CLICK HERE and scroll to the bottom to order $50 All Festival Pass.
Order Individual Concert Tickets
Click here to order tickets for the May 6 OR May 7 evening concerts (if you're coming to both, get a Festival Pass!)
Reserve a Seat for Workshops & Masterclasses
Email
us for reservations and directions to all concerts and workshops at Columbia University and Makor (space is limited!)
Press Info
Visit our online press room for information and hi-res photos
About the Artists
Click here to read bios of all festival artists!!
Photos from Last Year
See the excitement of last year's AXF concerts, artists, and workshops in our special AXF photo album.