Thierno Camara, bandleader & creator of WAAW band is now in the process of recording a second WAAW album.
The album will feature the bands current roster of musicians and is expected to be released in 2009. The current line-up of musicians are as follows:
Thierno Camara (Lead Composer/Bassist/Vocalist)
Manta Faye (Drums)
Arona Ndiaye (Marimba/Keyboards)
Morcumba Gueye (Sabar/Djembe)
Raja Kassis (Guitar)
**Note: On tour for select shows : Cheikh Niang (Dancer)
Album: Get Together, by Thierno Camara A WAAW Band production (*some songs accompanied by the WAAW band*)
WAAW band plays Mbalax, a pure form of roots African music from the streets of Senegal, believed by many Senegalese to be a true root of American music. WAAW band's unique and original approach to this ancient genre makes it fresh, and new.
The WAAW Band is a movement which was started in West Africa by Thierno Camara, a renowned Senegalese Bassist/ Singer/ Songwriter/ Composer who had performed internationally with some of Senegal's most popular artists. In 1998, Thierno had moved to New York and began collaborating with great American musicians such as Ornette Coleman, Michael Brecker and Greg Osby, etc. after which time he began to expand his original concept. By 1999, his concept and vision was legally named WAAW Band™, and began touring the United States and Canada.
RECENT REVIEWS:
"Led by legendary Senegalese Bassist Thierno Camara, WAAW Band is the first NYC-based group to present authentic and original M'balax Music of the Wolof people from Senegal, West Africa! WAAW Band's original and fresh approach to M'balax reflects the diverse talents of the group's members and how they infuse the musical traditions of their homeland with the popular styles they have absorbed as young musicians living in New York City."
- Fusicology
"Bassist-songwriter Thierno Camara toured the world with many giants of Senegalese music before settling in New York. The WAAW Band was formed because he had something to prove: That a fine M'balax band could be assembled right here in Gotham."
- Timeout New York
"WAAW Band's original and fresh approach to African Jazz is now being heard throughout the New York music scene exciting listeners making them sing, dance and wanting to hear more."
- All About Jazz
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Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
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Pass this on: DJONIBA DANCE And DRUM CENTRE CLOSING DEC. 23RD DUE to the ECONOMIC CRISIS! (The legendary New York City multi-ethnic dance school and not-for-profit organization)
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DJONIBA DANCE And DRUM CENTRE CLOSING DEC. 23RD DUE to the ECONOMIC CRISIS! (The legendary New York City multi-ethnic dance school and not-for-profit organization)
-Go to www. djoniba. com to find out how you can help. May we all team together to get officials, press, and other media relations involved!
Thanks for the add. I have a couple of videos of you guys from the FestAfrica concert posted on Youtube. Will be posting a few more. View on http://www. Youtube. com/jujufilmsproductions
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