Bakoomba means ‘the sacred place in the village where initiation ceremonies begin and end, and a place where everybody comes together to dance and find love’.
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Bakoomba is the new musical vehicle for Fode Mane – an incredible teacher and performer of African drum and dance from Senegal, West Africa.
The dynamic 10-piece band delivers infectious afrobeats, reggae, funk, percussion and jazz grooves, blending Fode’s African roots with a spicy selection of Western music, creating a universal flavour.
Fode’s has toured internationally with ‘Bakalama de Thionck Essyl’, Senegal’s leading traditional performing arts troupes as well as performing at major festivals and events along the East Coast of Australia including Sydney Fringe Festival and Wollombi Music Festival.
Bakoomba arose out of Fode’s desire to express his musical heritage and blend it with more modern sounds in order to reach a wider audience. The band’s repertoire is largely based on traditional melodies from Fode’s culture with lyrics in his native tongue ‘Djola’.
Bakoomba is a circle of amazing musicians who have a diverse background in music and performance.
"Bakoomba is VA VA VA VOOMBA !!!! An energetic, colourful and culturally spectacular show that had our audience moving, grooving and smiling through the whole show!!"
Brian Lizotte – Lizottes
Bakoomba play at the Bellingen Diggers Tavern Friday, September 6. Starts 8.30pm.
Free event.