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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

West African Kora Music Program Tomorrow!

West African Kora

Sean Gaskell will give a performance on the Kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa.

Day: Thursday October 13, 2016
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Room: Community Event Room
Mr. Gaskell will feature traditional songs that are the heart and soul of the Kora’s musical repertoire in addition his own personal compositions.  He has studied extensively under the instruction of Malamini Jobarteh and Moriba Kuyateh of Brikama, The Gambia, and Kane Mathis of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Admission is free: To register please call the Information Desk (856) 794-4244 ext. 4243. Walk-ins welcome. This free event is sponsored by the friends of the Vineland Library.

 


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