World Groove Ensemble – African – Jennifer Jolly

The African Ensemble features deep, uplifting grooves from (primarily) South Africa and Nigeria. Depending on the specific lineup of the winter ensemble, styles may include Afrobeat, highlife, township/mirabi/Cape Jazz, kwela, or Malian music. Representative artists may include Fela Kuti, Oumou Sangare, Victor Olaiya, the African Jazz Pioneers, Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand), Hugh Masekela, or others.