Djely Tapa - Le soleil d'Afrique de l'Ouest à Orléans
MIFO invites you on a trip to West Africa: Cameroon, Togo, Ivory Coast, Mali, Senegal and Benin with Le Soleil d'Afrique de l'Ouest à Orléans! Through multidisciplinary shows, artisan kiosks and partners, the authentic flavours and immersive workshops, we celebrate the diversity and cultural richness of the French-speaking world. If you're passionate about these cultures or simply curious, come explore in this warm and festive atmosphere; Le Soleil d'Afrique de l'Ouest à Orléans is a unique opportunity to gather, exchange ideas and celebrate together. An artistic, culinary and musical voyage not to be missed!
Event Schedule
- 4 PM - take a walk through the Shenkman Arts Centre foyer and discover the culture of West Africa in all its forms! A festive welcome, workshops, artisan kiosks and traditional foods await you!
- 7:30 PM - don't miss Djely Tapa's show, Dankoroba
Visit our Les Soleils page for more information: https://mifo.ca/les-soleils/ [in French only]
This event is made possible thanks to the financial support of Ontario Trillium Foundation and Canadian Heritage.
With Dankoroba, Djely Tapa pursues her artistic vision at the crossroads of Malian and Western cultures, past, present and future. Originally from the Kayes region of western Mali, Djely Tapa shares the wise words and vocal art of the griots, emblematic figures of ancient and contemporary Malian society, whose origins date back to the 13th-century Mandingo Empire. Her repertoire blends Mandingue traditions, desert blues and electronic sounds.
She made her solo debut in 2019 with her album Barokan (JUNO Award 2020 - World Music Album of the year), and her album Dankoroba received the JUNO for Global Music Album of the year.
