My two favorite artists at the Lowell Folk Festival James (Super Chikan) Johnson and Bassekou Kouyate did a short set together because their music is related.
The traditional African instrument that Bassekou Kouyate plays (the ngoni) was adapted into the banjo and early primitive guitars by Africans brought to America and their descendents.
Eventually, these instruments were used to create the Blues style of music played by Super Chikan and his band.
Today, Bassekou Kouyate and his band use the influence of the Blues and other music in how they play the ngoni in some very non-traditional ways. (He can wail on that thing.)
After the set, I managed to sneak backstage during the press shoot. =)
Lovely – great atmosphere captured. Regards Thom.
Thank you so much, Thom…Cheers =)
Nice image
I love the smile on their faces
Cheers Chris:-)
Thank you. I was able to speak to the man on the left later that day and he seemed to really have enjoyed playing together on this set. You can see the joy on their faces.
Cheers 😃
Ooooo! You went back stage! Nice shot and I hope you will show us the back stage ones too.
Ha ha ha…That and a portrait of Super Chikan that I put up with yesterday’s gallery were about it. I was not supposed to be back stage and did not press my luck…too much. Thanks, Teri…Cheers!
Cool post. Here’s a link I want to make sure you see: http://surprisinglives.net/2015/07/28/received-a-blog-award/ 🙂
Love the smiles 🙂 Great picture!
They came off the stage all smiles. Thank you…Cheers =)