Weaving ancient Guinean music traditions with the contemporary sounds of Naarm
Jarabi Band leads audiences on a dynamic journey from the ancient Manding Empire of West Africa to modern-day city life, weaving the timeless musical traditions of Guinea with contemporary sounds of Naarm’s vivid music scene.
Led by visionary master musician Mohamed Camara, Jarabi crafts a unique fusion of infectious rhythms, intricate melodies and soul-stirring vocals. Driven by a deep desire to share Guinea’s music and culture with the world, Mohamed has assembled a group of exceptionally talented musicians who share his vision. Together, Jarabi create a musical experience that ignites the stage and fills the dance floor!
Band members:
Mohamed Camara – djembe, kora, vocals
Anna Camara – balafon, dunun, backing vocals
Thomas E Rouch – guitar, backing vocals
Georgia Frey – bass guitar
Stuart Byrne – saxophone
Emmanuel Aryeetey – drums
Curated by Gemma Horbury
Musica Sep 2024: JARABI BAND will also be livestreamed. Livestream playback will be available for 72 hours after the show.
Access Information:
Visual rating 50%: Events are partly subtitled or include dialogue, background music and/or sounds, so d/Deaf and hard of hearing audiences can have some engagement with the event.
Aural Rating 50%: Has both sound and visual components, but sight isn’t essential to be able to engage with the event.