AfroTokyoAfroTokyo

presents Senegal

with Abdou Mboup

Live: Abdou Mboup, Light Combo, Abdoulaye, Latyre, Boga, Tangana Jer
DJ: Peter Barakan, Ken Hidaka
　
Late night DJ sets
by: Cyril Coppini aka DJ Cyco, Tojo, Jun Morita, Hajime Oishi, Raphael Sebbag
Featuring collaborations with: Abdou Mboup, Latyre, Tangana Jer & Boga, Boga & Abdoulaye N’Diaye Rose
VJ: Genome, Eri inami / LIGHT EFFECTS: Yamato
　
AfroTokyo is a showcase of the cultural depth, heritage and innovation stemmed from and inspired by the African continent and its Diasporas. Through music, dance, art, film, fashion, cuisine, DJs and residencies, AfroTokyo promotes cultural collaboration, dialogue and progress.
　
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Artist info:

Abdou Mboup

World-renowned percussionist, multi-instrumentalist and composer, Abdou Mboup modernized Senegalese traditional music, and has collaborated with top musicians in various genres, including Talking Heads, Joe Zawinul, Salif Keita, Nina Simone, Seigen Ono, Pharaoh Sanders, Harry Belafonte, Tom Tom Club and Bill Laswell.
Full Bio, Music, Videos: abdoumboup.com

Peter Barakan (broadcaster)

Born in London in 1951. Graduated Japanese department of School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, in 1973, and has been living in Tokyo since 1974. Has worked in broadcasting since 1980, with particular emphasis on introducing a wide variety of music from different parts of the world to a public that is often force-fed only what is commercially convenient for large corporations. Currently hosts a weekly free-form radio programme on NHK-FM, and a weekday morning programme for Tokyo area commercial station Inter FM, in addition to the Japanese broadcast of the US news magazine show 60 Minutes. Also co-hosts a weekly talk show “Begin Japanology” in English for public broadcaster NHK’s foreign satellite service NHK World, introducing different aspects of Japanese culture to an international audience. Has written several books including a beginner’s guide to soul music, and and a book explaining some of the subtleties of rock lyrics for Japanese readers.

Tangana jer

A Japanese dance group performing Senegalese Sabar style dance. Formed in 2005 when the dancers made a journey to Senegal and since then have been active in club events and live performances. They caused a new sensation in the Japanese dance scene and gained great attention in various circles. Appeared on Senegal state channel RTS1 and performed in a music promotional video of TITI, a nationwide popular artist in Senegal. They came under the spotlight as best sabar performance group from Japan. Now they performs at charity and international exchange events and are making a contribution to familiarize Senegal and African culture in Japan. Tanagana Jer give the audience Senegalese HOT dance !!
tanganajer.com

Abdoulaye Ndiaye Rose

Born in Dakar, Senegal, the youngest son of three Ndiaye Rose brothers living in Japan, Abdoulaye is an accomplished West African drummer (Sabar, Djembe, and Tama). He started performing at an early age and toured extensively with his father, the legendary Doudou Ndiaye Rose, throughout Europe, Africa, USA, and six tours of Japan (1994, 2001 with Yamamoto Kansai, 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2008). Abdoulaye has been based in Tokyo since 2009 and is a young artist on the rise.

Latyr Sy

Born in Senegal and began to play African drums at the age of 10 years old, Latyr has been a fixture on the Japanese music scene for the last 15 years. He formed and led the traditional percussion band called "Africa Djembe” and in 1996 he formed another percussion group called "Africa Sunu Xelcom". Both of which played many prestigious events internationally. Laytr also performed as a solo artist in France, Germany, Egypt, and Korea. As a percussionist, he participated in Japanese recordings for artists such as Takako Shirai. Original Love (led by Tajima Takao), Leyona, Asuka Hayashi, MoonBow (with composer Hagi), Flying Rhythms (with Uchida Naoki and Kuge Yoshio), Likkle Mai (solo project), to name a few, and many others for recordings, live performances, and concerts. He has also collaborated with many international artists such as Bird, Mamady Keita (Guinea), Shonosuke Okura (Noh big hand-drum), Kiyohiko Senba (drum/perc), Kim Dae Hwan (Korea), Kang Saneh (Korea), Kim Dook Soo (Korea), Rico Rodrigues (Jamaica), and Lee Tschtee (Korea). Laytr also produced music for many television commercials such as Hitachi, Sapporo, Honda, Yamanouchi medicine, and Yamada Denki. He also appeared on TV programs such as NHK educational television, News 23, World Circle Vanity (Sekai Marumie), and the royal palace of the Solomon. Latyr has even found time recently to form a new group called The Tchiky’s and released their first self-titled album to rave reviews. We have Latyr to thank for always trying to contribute to educate and popularize African music and its culture to Japanese nationwide.

Boga Ndiaye Rose

Born in Dakar, Senegal, Boga is the middle brother of the three sons living in Japan of the legendary Doudou Ndiaye Rose, unquestionably the most famous Sabar drummer in the world and top drummer in West Africa. Boga started an early age and quickly became an accomplished drummer (sabar and tama) and skilled sabar dancer. He has toured extensively with his father Doudou and their family throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East, 4 tours of Japan (2000, 2001, 2002, 2004) and has been based in Tokyo since 2005.

Ken Hidaka

Freelance license coordinator, A&R, agent to various overseas labels and producers in Japan, music journalist, DJ, member of Lone Star Productions, artist attendant & international rep for Wax Poetics Japan. Also, writes album reviews & started own column for free magazine, Posivision. Recently, interviewed Gilles Peterson and Timmy Regisford. Recent works: license coordinated 6 Tony Allen albums and also wrote liner notes for each albums. Coordinated licensing for Prommer & Barck, Banda Achili Funk (Lovemonk), Wolfram, etc. Currently working on licensing of Ananda Project, Chris Brann new albums, Timmy Regisford's Fela Kuti remix album as well. Took care of Ebo Taylor band for Metamorphose festival. Every 1st Sat., holds the critically acclaimed Lone Star Production parties at Bar Bonobo.
waxpoetics.jp/blogs

Light Combo

Two keyboards, bass, drums, and percussion create a supreme rhythmic groove of reggae, dub, soul, funk, and soundtrack. Their first African musical adventure as the backing band for Abdou Mboup.

Cyril Coppini a.k.a DJ Cyco

Born and raised in Nice, South of France, Cyril came to Japan in 1997 (Fukuoka) to work for the French Institute of Kyushu. In 1998, he started running a radio show on local stations (Love FM 76.1/Tenjin FM) and worked as a “world music” Dj in Fukuoka’s clubs. In 2001, he moved to Tokyo to be the Music Program Director at the French Institute of Tokyo, work as a promoter of French artists, produce his own event “Medvacances”, and at the same time as a “talento” for NHK World (Tokyo Eye) and Tokyo FM (Jeep Presents: Keep Your Style).

Tojo (afrontier)

TOJO, started his DJ career in the early 90´s by spinning at clubs and cafes in Tokyo.
In 2003, he was discovered by trumpeter Isao Osada and became a resident DJ, along with Jun Morita and Takeshita, of Osada’s jazz club event called ‘afrontier’ held at Motion Blue in Yokohama. Tojo plays with many artists from Japan and overseas as an ‘afrontier’ resident DJ, and playing an active part at famous clubs in Tokyo. He also was a guest DJ for the release party of Mark de Clive-Lowe, Native, The Fascinations, and the opening DJ of the first visit to Japan of Jukka Eskola and Paula Lima. He has a reputation as a DJ who selects jazz based music with plots that cross genres, generations, borders but always trying to dance and select enhanced music for dance. In addition Tojo has sessions with DJs with live painting, and musicians at Conrad Tokyo.
afrontier.com / tojoafrontier.jugem.jp

Jun Morita

From Yokohama. He formed the first VJ unit called ''Gravestyle'' in the early days of the club scene in the late 80s. Joined the initial stage of " Bouryoku Onsen Geisha”. Solo live performances and studio works. He restarted his music activities as a DJ in 2000. Performed in a club jazz event "afrontier" in 2003 and a music event ''Medvacanes'' in 2006. Composed songs under the name of "Blackmadras". Released "Electro House" from L5 Recordings in 2002 and a remix project from Omagatoki in 2007 and from Village Music under Sony Music in 2008. Performed as DJ overseas in France and Turkey in 2010. Also has been active as a live performer under the name or "Omega f2;k", the first noize Kuduro unit in the world.

Hajime Oishi

Writer/Editor/DJ. He performs as a DJ in Tokyo..He was on Japan tour of Dick el Demasiad (Argentina/The Neitherlands), Maft Sai (Thai), Nortec Collective (Mexico), and DJ ClicK (France). He mixes music from many countries and changes atmosphere to a rural festival mood. He organizes a village festival party called ‘El Parrandero’ with DJ Yahman (Tribal Connection). Hajime’s first book ‘Kanto Raggamufin’ issued in 2010, then ‘Glocal Beats” issued in March 2003. He writes articles for various publications and writes liner notes for world music CDs.

Raphael Sebbag

French born of Moroccan descent, Raphael was an instrumental figure in establishing and supporting Tokyo's young club scene in the 90's as a member of United Future Organization. In 1991, released the first single. “Talkin' Loud” released in U.K in 1993, “Verve” in U.S. the next year, and played at Montreux Jazz Festival. Music from the 3rd album was used for Ford commercials in Europe. From May to June in 2006, released new 3 albums in 3 types titled "UFOs For Real Scene1-3" with Universal. Recently released a solo album “El Fantasma de la Libertad” on the Tokyo label “Power Shovel Audio” featuring guests: from Cuba Telmary Diaz, Roberto Carcasse and his band Interactivo, Gent A and Kent Ogiha (percussionist and pianist from Orchestra de la Luz), and many MORE. Compiled “Beyond Borders” Vol. 1 & 2 in 2006 for Toys Factory. Remix for Zerodb Lazy Afternoon and new project: Jazzeando Cubano3 z.

Genome

His VJ activities include at big parties such as “Brafma”, “Bakuto Osaka”, etc…, also at a variety of underground stages and on Ustream. His original style is based on mixing movies without software. He tries to make a spiritual collaboration of minds with VJ performances.

Eri inami

Visual artist Eri Inami has a penchant for stretching the boundaries of reality, taking an inner world of surreal dreams and journeys and displaying it in conspicuous places. What results is a triumphant jumble of psychedelic characters, exotica, and appropriated images which all seem to find their happy home in her colourful visions. Already with a book, DVD, and a number of other projects behind her, she has recently moved to try
her hand at some phantasmagorical VJ work.

Yamato

He creates special light performances. He is a past member of OHPIA and has done the lighting for a variety of important parties and events. Now he is exploring new perspectives of light from objects, various mirrors, prisms, water, motors, etc…


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