The Emotional Roots of Blues: Sounds of Africa | Listening Session

African musical traditions have had a massive influence on the development of modern music. Many rhythmic, melodic, and performance principles born in various regions of Africa have become an integral part of blues, jazz, and other musical genres. During this listening session, we will explore recordings that reveal the connections between characteristic African musical forms and traditional blues. Program: Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté – In the Heart of the Moon Ali Farka Touré – The Source Oumou Sangaré – Timbuktu Sona Diabaté – Kankélétigui Tabu Ley Rochereau – Babeti Soukous *** RECORD LISTENING is a curated music listening experience. We listen to high-quality playback from vinyl records or high-resolution digital files, allowing us to feel the unique emotional depth, appreciate the nuances of the performance, and fully immerse ourselves in the music.

Adresas: Muzikos magijos klubas, Šv. Stepono gatvė 12, Vilnius, Vilniaus m. sav., Lietuva