Yoro Noukousi & the African Masters

3:40 – 4:30 pm Dougall Park, Gibsons

Yoro Noukoussi & the African Masters. (a 6 piece African groove fest!) — Born in North Benin, Africa , this multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter (and Chief’s son of the Waama people) learned the art of storytelling and drumming from his family as they traveled the region sharing their cultural traditions. Now in Canada, Yoro is in great demand as a performer, having mastered the donga (talking drum), kokomba (congas), and djembe. A dynamic and mesmerizing performer, drawing you into the sights, sounds, and rhythms of West Africa.

Yoro is presented in partnership with: Infidels Jazz

With: Yoro Noukoussi – Vocals, Talking Drum, Guitar; Yato Noukoussi – Drums; N’nato Camara – Percussion & Dance; Aly Traoré – Djembe; Cole Woodland – Bass; Quincy Mayes – Keyboards

FREE

Donations to the Jazz Festival Society are greatly appreciated