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African Jazz Rhythms
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Newport News, VA, African Jazz Rhythms >>
Rooted in the exuberant national pride of fresh independence, Bembeya
Jazz took their name &om a river in their homeland of Guinea. The
bard formed in 1961. It became the country's National Orchestra by 1966
but was not allowed to tour outside Guinea until the mid-'BOs. Along with
a spirited horn section, warm vocal harmonies and powerful, heart-
pounding rhythms, Bembeya Jazz boasts the sparkling guitar work of
Sekou Bembeya Diabete, known as "Diamond Fingers." The members
disbanded in 1991 but regrouped to release 2001 's "Bembeya," their fIrst
recording in 14 years. Bembeya Jazz comes to the American Theatre in
Hampton tonight at 8. Tickets at $20 or $25 are available by phone at 722-
2787 or online at www.theamericantheatre.com. 07/02/04
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