A gig held at The Jam Jar on Thursday 2nd October. The event starts at 19:00.
For over 30 years, Baka Beyond has been blending African and Celtic music into an electrifying mix that's got everyone dancing! Their music isn't just about beats; it's about bridging cultures and spreading joy.
Inspired by the Baka Pygmies of Cameroon, Baka Beyond doesn't just play their music – they live it. Martin Cradick and Su Hart, the brains behind the band, were so moved by the Baka's spirit during their first visit to the Cameroon rainforest that they knew they had to share it with the world. Their album "Spirit of the Forest" catapulted them to global fame, but they've stayed true to their roots. To ensure the Baka people benefit from their music, they set up the charity "Global Music Exchange" and still visit the same Baka extended family every year to ensure that they continue to benefit.
From humble beginnings to a multicultural phenomenon, Baka Beyond's stage shows are a testament to the power of music to unite us all. With band members hailing from across the globe, each bringing their own unique flair, Baka Beyond honors the Baka philosophy: "everyone is to be listened to." Join the celebration and let the music take you on a journey around the world!
Twende (meaning lets go in Swahili) is events company based in Bristol pushing music from all corners of the world. We work alongside a charity based in Kenya called EKO (Educating Kenyan Orphans) that runs a school in Nairobi providing vital Education for young people in the area. A percentage of our profits from every gig we do is donated to the Charity.
Entry requirements: 18+
Inspired by the Baka Pygmies of Cameroon, Baka Beyond doesn't just play their music – they live it. Martin Cradick and Su Hart, the brains behind the band, were so moved by the Baka's spirit during their first visit to the Cameroon rainforest that they knew they had to share it with the world. Their album "Spirit of the Forest" catapulted them to global fame, but they've stayed true to their roots. To ensure the Baka people benefit from their music, they set up the charity "Global Music Exchange" and still visit the same Baka extended family every year to ensure that they continue to benefit.
From humble beginnings to a multicultural phenomenon, Baka Beyond's stage shows are a testament to the power of music to unite us all. With band members hailing from across the globe, each bringing their own unique flair, Baka Beyond honors the Baka philosophy: "everyone is to be listened to." Join the celebration and let the music take you on a journey around the world!
Twende (meaning lets go in Swahili) is events company based in Bristol pushing music from all corners of the world. We work alongside a charity based in Kenya called EKO (Educating Kenyan Orphans) that runs a school in Nairobi providing vital Education for young people in the area. A percentage of our profits from every gig we do is donated to the Charity.
Entry requirements: 18+
Other traditional folk gigs
— The Trinity Centre
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