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A danceable, homegrown afrobeat night.
West African afrobeat ensemble led by Aboubacar Dembele, featuring traditional rhythms and dynamic percussion. Lineup on Mood.
Danaya Band was founded in New York City in 2017 by Aboubacar Dembele, the bass player and percussionist son of the renowned Malian musician Bamba Dembele. The group consists of seasoned, world-traveled artists with West African backgrounds.
The collective performing is Danaya Band, founded by bassist and percussionist Aboubacar Dembele. Full schedule on Mood.
The performance is at the Shrine in Harlem, located at 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, on October 24, 2026.
The band plays West African-inspired afrobeat, incorporating traditional rhythms and heavy percussion.