Maya Soleil

PERFORMS AT THE TACOMA FREEDOM FAIR

JULY 4, 2001 FROM 5:30PM TO 7:30 P.M.

ON THE COMMENCEMENT PARK STAGE

Maya Soleil is a group of six talented musicians blending fusion with Afro-Pop to create a unique audio-visual experience.  Electricity is definitely in the air when you see Maya Soleil.  The performance is a combination of African, Jazz, Funk and authentic African dance.  The group will make a special appearance at the Freedom Fair this Fourth of July.

“The group will be adding some new songs for our Tacoma fans,” said Rob Pastorok the band’s leader.  “The performance will also include a special guest appearance by Mohammad Shaibu from Ghana.  We are looking forward to performing for the celebration of the Fourth of July.”

This band is a collaboration of instrumentalists from Africa, Jamaica, Asia, and the U.S.  Maya Soleil’s high-energy performance is a hot rhythmic mix of dance beats and fat harmonies with a jazzy edge.  They blend traditional world instruments, such as African vocals, keyboards, saxophones, flutes, balafon, bass guitar, ethnic and world drum kits.

The group presents a dynamic show with colorful costumes and dance, which is led by Moye Kashimbi.  Kashimbi danced with several dance troupes, and has been performing professionally since age 9.  Kashimbi adds to the style of the music of Maya Soleil with the combination of her native Zambian language from her tribe, Lenje and her traditional and modern dance.

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