African Drum Ensemble ‘Kaben Kafo’ Performs at Triton

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Education

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Education

Back by popular demand, Kaben Kafo returns to the Triton campus for a workshop and live performance. Kaben Kafo (translation: “Let’s play together” in the Malinke language spoken in West Africa) is a djembe percussion ensemble comprised of some of Chicago’s most studied and gifted djembe and dunun professionals. This concert will feature six musicians led by the Chicago-based djembe virtuoso, Taylor. The performance is Thursday, Feb. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Student Center Cafeteria located in Building B on the west side of the Triton College Campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. The event is free to attend and open to the community. For more information, call (708) 437-6915, Ext. 3383 or email studentlife@triton.edu. For more information about Kaben Kafo, visit www.holygoat.com/kabenkafo.html.

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