Modern Malian Rhythms from Bamba Wassoulou Groove

Founded in Bamako in 2013, Bamba Wassoulou Groove is rooted in the rich legacy of Malian music. This quintet fuses the traditional with the modern, blending timeless Bambara classics with fresh compositions, anchored by psychedelic bluesy electric guitars, intricate solos, and soulful vocals, all while pushing the boundaries of contemporary Malian music.

SHOW COST : Ticket prices start at $32 (including service fees).

MORE INFO, VIDEO, and TICKET LINK:
https://secure.thefreight.org/14982/14983-bamba-wassoulou-groove-250706

(More videos available on YouTube)

The seating is general admission. Buy your own tickets.

WHEN/WHERE TO MEET: Meet by 6:30 p.m. in the Freight's lobby, so we can aim to get some decent seats together. (The show starts at 7:00 p.m., and will likely consist of one 90-minute set.)

HOW TO FIND ME: I'm WF, 5 feet tall, in my 60s, with short, salt-and-pepper hair and glasses. I'll send my cellphone number to RSVPers prior to the event. PLEASE TEXT ME IF YOU DON'T SPOT ME.

OPTIONAL PRE-SHOW DINNER at Tender Greens, a good fast-casual restaurant on University near Shattuck at 5:30 p.m.

TRANSIT/PARKING: Conveniently located less than a block from the downtown Berkeley BART station and from multiple AC Transit bus lines serving Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco. There's a paid parking garage next door to the Freight, and some free street parking available in the neighborhood (more so away from Shattuck or north of University). https://thefreight.org/visit/