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West African Music with Keenan Webster

Presented by Civic Center Library at Civic Center Library, San Rafael CA

Jan 26 2024

Keenan Webster holding a balaphone

Listen to and Learn about West African traditional instruments at the Civic Center Library!

West African Music with Keenan D. Webster
* Friday, January 26, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Black History Month kick-off Celebration!

Experience the Kora (West African Mandinka harp), the Kamele Ngoni (West African Mande harp), the Balaphone (Mandinka xylophone), and more with local musician Keenan Webster.

Feel the beauty, fire, and energy of this incredible music, and learn how these traditions gave birth to the banjo and influence blues, jazz, and popular music of today.