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    Baba Ken Okulolo and The Nigerian Brothers

    Presented by Peninsula Jewish Community Center at Peninsula Jewish Community Center

    June 12, 2011

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    Nigerian bandleader Baba Ken Okulolo's roots extend deep into traditional African village life and folk music. So it was inevitable that he would invite core musicians from Kotoja and the West African Highlife Band to form Baba Ken Okulolo and The Nigerian Brothers. Together, they recreate the sweet sounds of their earliest village memories, bringing traditional folk melodies, 'palmwine' tunes, and highlife songs to life with harmonious...

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    Nigerian bandleader Baba Ken Okulolo's roots extend deep into traditional African village life and folk music. So it was inevitable that he would invite core musicians from Kotoja and the West African Highlife Band to form Baba Ken Okulolo and The Nigerian Brothers. Together, they recreate the sweet sounds of their earliest village memories, bringing traditional folk melodies, 'palmwine' tunes, and highlife songs to life with harmonious voices, acoustic guitars, and hand percussion instruments. Pack a picnic (or purchase food from the J Café) and take in the gentle but joyously rhythmic music in an outdoor setting as originally intended.


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    Peninsula Jewish Community Center

    800 Foster City Boulevard
    Foster City, CA 94404

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    $10-$13


    Times:

    5pm-7pm


    Phone: 650-212-7522

    Parking:

    Parking lot and street parking available


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