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OctoberOct 5 Monday 09
Crisis in Guinea: Call for Solidarity and Awareness
Over the last decade, the members of the Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble, based in New Hampshire, USA, have dedicated ourselves to studying and performing the traditional music of West Africa, primarily as a means of celebrating culture and diversity and (hopefully!) …
SeptemberSep 28 Monday 09
'Dozens killed' at Guinea protest
BBC NEWS | Africa | At least 58 people have been killed after troops in Guinea opened fire on an opposition rally, reports say.
AugustAug 26 Wednesday 09
BBM's Wading into the River Djoliba now available for download by individual track or album
BBM's Wading into the River Djoliba available for download by individual track or whole album at music.blackbearmoon.com
AugustAug 24 Monday 09
The Wailers at the Hampton Beach Ballroom, August 26, 2009
The Wailers at the Hampton Beach Ballroom, August 26, 2009
Salif Keita, Mali's Music Star: Interview on NPR
Salif Keita, Mali's Music Star: Interview on NPR
Guinea: Government Delegation Holds Talks With President Sirleaf in Monrovia (allAfrica.com)
Guinea: Government Delegation Holds Talks With President Sirleaf in Monrovia
JuneJun 25 Thursday 09
BBM Rhythm Ensemble named by New Hampshire Magazine
NH Magazine names the BBM Rhythm Ensemble "Best of NH 2009". Celebration to be held on June 25 at the Verizon Arena in Manchster, NH.
MayMay 20 Wednesday 09
Video: Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble - Kassa - live at the Franklin Opera House 4/10/2009
Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble performs "Kassa" live at the Franklin Opera House, April 10, 2009.
MayMay 19 Tuesday 09
Video: Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble - Saramalolo
Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble performs "Saramalolo" live at the Franklin Opera House, April 10, 2009.
JanuaryJan 11 Monday 09
Sundiata's Children: Photos and Art by Dave Kobrenski, January 15 to February 5, 2009
Showing at the Galletly Gallery in New Hampton, NH from January 15 - February 5, 2009, "Sundiata's Children" portrays the people and cultural traditions of the Mandinka peoples of sub-Saharan Africa, through the art and photography of Dave Kobrenski. Join us for an …
Sundiata's Children: Photos and Art by Dave Kobrenski, January 15 to February 5, 2009
Showing at the Galletly Gallery in New Hampton, NH from January 15 - February 5, 2009, "Sundiata's Children" portrays the people and cultural traditions of the Mandinka peoples of sub-Saharan Africa, through the art and photography of Dave Kobrenski. Join us for an …
SeptemberSep 10 Monday 08
Wading into the River Djoliba: The New Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble CD is here!
Entitled "Wading into the River Djoliba", our new full-length CD features 11 of our arrangements of traditional Mandinka rhythms and songs, performed on the tambin (African flute), balafon (wooden xylophone), djembe and dunun drums, bolon, and more.
Wading into the River Djoliba: The New Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble CD is here!
Entitled "Wading into the River Djoliba", our new full-length CD features 11 of our arrangements of traditional Mandinka rhythms and songs, performed on the tambin (African flute), balafon (wooden xylophone), djembe and dunun drums, bolon, and more.
AugustAug 11 Monday 08
Saturday, August 16: BBM Rhythm Ensemble & The Afromotive at the Stone Church, Newmarket NH
The BBM Rhythm Ensemble joins forces with North Carolina Afro-beat funksters, the Afromotive, for a special high energy evening of African roots music, funk, and more.
MayMay 7 Monday 08
May 18, 2008: BBM at The Stone Church in Newmarket, NH! Workshop and Performance
The Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble will be at The Stone Church in Newmarket, NH, for a special afternoon workshop and evening performance on Sunday May 18, 2008
May 18, 2008: BBM at The Stone Church in Newmarket, NH! Workshop and Performance
The Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble will be at The Stone Church in Newmarket, NH, for a special afternoon workshop and evening performance on Sunday May 18, 2008
FebruaryFeb 23 Monday 08
West African Dance! February 28th Workshop, and Six-Week Course, March 13-April 17
Dancer Kerri Biller and members of NH's own BBM Rhythm Ensemble lead a fun and invigorating journey into the world of West African dance through two special events: a special one-evening workshop, on Thursday February 28th, and a six-week dance series from March 13th …
West African Dance! February 28th Workshop, and Six-Week Course, March 13-April 17
Dancer Kerri Biller and members of NH's own BBM Rhythm Ensemble lead a fun and invigorating journey into the world of West African dance through two special events: a special one-evening workshop, on Thursday February 28th, and a six-week dance series from March 13th …
DecemberDec 11 Monday 07
Album Review: "Fula Flute"
A favorite on the playlist here at BBM headquarters is the self-titled album by the group Fula Flute. Check out the video and album!
Album Review: "Fula Flute"
A favorite on the playlist here at BBM headquarters is the self-titled album by the group Fula Flute. Check out the video and album!