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Dobet Gnahoré at Kahilu Theatre
February 25, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Kahilu Theatre proudly presents the Grammy-Award winning world music artist Dobet Gnahoré.
This singer, dancer, and percussionist has garnered a reputation as one of the most vibrant performers in the world music genre today. Hailed by critics as Africa’s leading star on the rise, her extraordinary talents position her to set the course for the genre.
As a child, Ms. Gnahoré was trained in the music and dance traditions of the “Bété“ tradition by her father, a well-known performer in West Africa. On stage, her voice, dancing, charisma, and huge presence bring audiences to their feet around the world. Dobet sings in a range of African languages including Bété, Fon, Baoule, Lingala, Malinke, Mina or Bambara, thereby reproducing the Pan-African tradition of the Ki Yi Mbock group. As a result of dedicated training in the disciplines of theatre and dance, she has cultivated a magnificent stage presence that electrifies audiences around the world.
“Take the energy of Lauryn Hill, the consciousness of India.Arie and the mystique of Erykah Badu and you got Dobet Gnahoré.” – St. Louis American Newspaper
Doors open at 6PM on for the performance on Saturday, February 25 at 7PM, and there will be beverages and snacks available for sale at the Kahilu Theatre bar.
Tickets are $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 and available for purchase online at http://www.kahilutheatre.org, by calling (808) 885-6868, or at the Kahilu Theatre Box Office at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, HI 96743, Monday – Friday, from 9AM to 1PM.
This performance is made possible by sponsorship by Mimi & Brian Kerley, Nancy Lematta, Puakea Ranch, Beth Thoma Robinson, Ric & Dao Rocker, and Mauna Kea Beach Resort.