Mandjou Mara brings his experience and expertise as a griot (praise singer) and djembefola (master drummer) to contemporary music with his Afro-pop group Kikeh Mato. Noting the power of the moon to provide solace, inspiration, and hope, the traditional role of the griot, Mandjou named his group Kikeh Mato meaning "look at the moon." Continuing his role as a griot through preforming his original music, Mandjou offers the world comfort, joy, and encouragement. Kikeh Mato's funky African grooves will make you dance all night long.
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Blackway reluctantly had to cancel his March 6 performance due to unforeseen logistical challenges that the artist and his team encountered. Though no new date is confirmed at this time, we hope to welcome Blackway to Madison on another date.
"Thanks to his feel for the sonic quirks of dime store acoustic guitars, Boo Mullarky is as warm and fun as bluesy acts come these days,"
- The Onion A.V.
Boo Mullarky is the amazing one-human jug band medicine show, featuring Boo pumping out deep ragtime blues and Cajun tunes on a unique ensemble of old car horns, bells, steel resonator guitar, kazoo, an old suitcase for a drum, and a washboard...all at once!
Cece Coakley is hitting her stride. In the wake of her debut 2022 EP “Tender,” the 22-year old singer-songwriter is exploring a world beyond her native Knoxville, literally and metaphorically.
Fresh off touring with rising acts like Medium Build, Stephen Sanchez, Field Guide and Ella Jane, Coakley has no shortage of new experiences to draw from.
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