March 3, 2009
2pm-3:30pm
Cassidy Theater, Chicago Cultural Center
"Listening Sessions: Teranga: Exploring the Roots of African Percussion"

Teranga is a Senegalese word roughly translating as hospitality in the English language, but its meaning really extends beyond literal translation to represent an approach to life which is full of generosity and an open spirit. In this Chicago Jazz Ensemble Listening Session program, Chicago Jazz Ensemble Artistic Director Jon Faddis and Music Director Dana Hall welcome you to an an interactive discussion, demonstration and record listening session about rhythm and percussion of the African Diaspora. The discussion will include CJE guest artists Alioune Faye and Rich Baba Faye, percussionists from Senegal. Audience members are encouraged to participate in the discussion. The session is co-sponsored by the Center for Black Music Research, Columbia College Chicago.

Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602

www.chicagoculturalcenter.org

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