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doors 19:15 start 19.30&20uhr
Dudù Kouaté Pan Africation (percussions) & Ziv Taubenfeld (bass clarinet) on movie La Noire de … performing live Soundtrack
Tradition and curiosity drive the duo Dudù Kouaté (AEOC) and Ziv Taubenfeld in an inspired mood. With different backgrounds – Kouaté was born in Senegal into a family of griots known as custodians of African cultural and musical tradition, while Israeli-born clarinet player Taubenfeld socialised musically in the Amsterdam improv scene – this project focuses on performing live soundtracks for African films, taking us back to a time when cinema and live music co-existed. They perform a new soundtrack for the film „La Noire de …“ (Black Girl), directed by Ousmane Sembène (Senegal/France 1966, 58 min.).
“La noire de…” is a 1966 French-Senegalese drama film, written and directed by Ousmane Sembène in his directorial debut.
It is considered the first Sub-Saharan African film by an African filmmaker to receive international attention.
Although it was poorly received by Western film critics upon its initial release, by the 2010s it came to be seen as a classic of world cinema.
here a little taste from the last show at EYE film museum, Amsterdam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6xzQIqgaxc
Dienstag, 25.2.
from 19:15 @Liebig12
Maurizio Ravalico / Dudù Kouaté Pan Africation (percussions) & Ziv Taubenfeld (bass clarinet) – site specific improv acoustic set
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Ziv Taubenfeld is a bass clarinetist, composer and improviser. After establishing himself as a key figure in Amsterdam’s jazz and improvised music community, collaborating with artists such as Han Bennink, Rozemarie Heggen and Tobias Delius, Taubenfeld recently relocated to Lisbon. While improvisation is at the core of Taubenfeld’s work, his main project- Full Sun- often engages with large form compositions. Other recent collaborations include Ab Baars, Ada Rave, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Frank Graktowski, Olie Brice and Carlos “Zingaro” among others.
Dudù Kouate is an acclaimed musician and percussionist hailing from Senegal. With a deep connection to African musical traditions, Kouate has dedicated his career to preserving and innovating within this rich cultural heritage. He is known for his dynamic performances and collaborations with renowned artists and ensembles, bringing African rhythms to the global stage. Kouate’s work often explores the interplay between traditional African instruments and contemporary sounds, creating a unique and captivating musical experience. Dudú plays regularly wih theArt Ensemble of Chicago, Moor Mother, Abel Selaocoe and many others.
Italian-born / UK-based percussionist, composer, producer and sound-explorer Maurizio Ravalico is a multifaceted character whose broad span of specialisations and compulsive drive for styles cross-pollination is manifest in genre-defying acts like the trio Fiium Shaarrk, Tamar Osborn’s Collocutor and Phil Dawson’s Xtet, as well as a long list of collaborations in fields as diverse as afrobeat, pop, contemporary composition, jazz, improvised music, salsa, electronic experimental music, theatre and contemporary dance. Over the years he has worked, among others, with Jamiroquai, Dele Sosimi, Paul McCartney, Paul Young, Oren Marshall, Steve Beresford, Pat Thomas, John Edwards, Kaidi Tatham, Fred Thomas, Eska Mtungwazi and the Phaedra Ensemble.
https://www.instagram.com/dudukouate/
https://zivtaubenfeld.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.maurizioravalico.com
https://not-applicable.bandcamp.com