MUSIC: Wazumbians + Troy Long + DJ Diaspora

Join us at Le Mondo for the Baltimore debut of Wazumbians, an Afrofusion band from Accra, Ghana.

With sounds echoing the legendary pioneering Afro-rock group Osibisa, as well as Salief Keita, Fela Kuti,

and Lucky Dube, Wazumbians promise catchy tunes and rhythmic grooves steeped in African traditions.

Tonight, Baltimore's Troy Long opens up for Wazumbians with DJ Diaspora spinning before and after the show to keep the party going!

Doors/Bar/DJ: 7:30PM

Show: 8PM

$20 - 25

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS

DJ Diaspora

@dj_diaspora_official

DJ Diaspora started buying records in her hometown Chicago, inspired by the underground house parties in the 90s. While living in several cities along the US east coast and in London, she drew further inspiration from the underground dance music scenes of each locale. This culminated in her eclectic range of house music, broken beat, world beat, disco, techno, jungle, and anything on vinyl that moves her. Diaspora has played many well-known and underground venues across NYC, DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Baltimore, where she currently lives. Highlights include opening for Femi Kuti & the Positive Force at 9:30 Club, and guest DJing Baltimore's legendary dance party 4 Hours of Funk.

Wazumbians

Wazumbians is an Afro-fusion group from Accra, Ghana whose sounds echo the famous Ghanaian group Osibisa (famous for their pioneering role in the genre of world music around the globe). With the musical direction of longtime producer Wazumbi, this new band of seasoned musicians is a spicy mix of catchy tunes

served with ornamental rhythmic grooves,steeped in African traditions into one soul-satisfying broth.

The band's music is influenced by an eclectic variety of greats including Bob Marley, Salief Keita, Fela Kuti, and Lucky Dube and their performances are meant to get you moving.

The band has shared the stage with great renowned artists such as Kanda Bongo Man, Ambuley, and Part Thomas, and others across the world. Much loved in their home city of Accra, the Wazumbians have helped bring back a vibrant live music scene in the bustling city.

Troy Long

Troy Long is a pianist, producer, and composer from Baltimore Maryland., Troy got his start in music through the Baltimore School for the Arts' TWIGS program, where he studied saxophone with the late Dominic Selvi. After high school, Troy discovered his love for the piano and began to teach himself to play while studying jazz Saxophone at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. Two years into his studies, he made the decision to switch to studying jazz piano. He has studied with Tim Green, Gary Thomas, Tim Murphy, Alexander Brown, Nasar Abadey, and Alex Norris. He currently plays piano and co-writes music for Baltimore-based group Upendo, led by Brandon Woody. Troy has performed with musicians and artists that span most musical genres and has made it his mission to express the universality of music through his own artistry.