| Influences | Dobet Gnahore Wows Audiences on her US Tour
Rising African music star Dobet Gnahore is in the midst of a US and Canada tour that has gotten off to an excellent start. The first concert in Montreal on September 8th was packed with an adoring crowd who were astounded with Dobet’s masterful stage presence, acrobatic dance moves and powerful voice. During her visit to Montreal, Dobet received feature articles from all major newspapers, was interviewed on three CBC Canada radio programs and performed on the Global TV morning news and information program.
After Montreal, Dobet headed to Burlington, Vermont where she was the feature performer of the Putumayo & Cumbancha World Music Series at Higher Ground. The club was filled to overflowing with an energetic audience that created the perfect synergy between performer and public. While most in attendance had never seen her perform before, everyone their left knowing they had seen a rising star on the cusp of major international renown.
On September 10th, Dobet and her band performed in New York at the prestigious nightclub Joe’s Pub. During her stay in New York, Dobet appeared on the WNYC radio program “Soundcheck”. You can hear her performance here.
Dobet’s tour continues with appearances in Boston, Chicago, Madison, Boulder, Santa Monica, Santa Cruz, Napa, Seattle and more. For a full list of tour dates click here. |
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