HOSTED BY KWASI AFRICA (GHANA : http://worldbeats1.com)
Kwassa Kwassa is commited to furnishing Seattle's thriving world music scene with a place to call home. The event takes place every THURSDAY and features only the finest beats and riddims from Africa and beyond: highlife, juju, makasso, afrobeat, soukous, kwaito, bossa nova, calypso, zouk, reggae, dub etc...
LIVE BANDS EVERY THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
DEC 17: WAWALI BONANE & YOKA NZENZE : Congolese Rumba & Soukous alongside Resident Selecta Jigsy
Dj Jigsy AKA Abraham Ann is a founding member of the Krazy Hype Sound System. His devotion to a diverse range of music is firmly rooted in his foundation-building experiences of listening to his older brother's music selections growing up in Gambia. Jigsy considers himself extremely fortunate to have been exposed to music from all cultures at such a young age. Taking that inspiration, he quickly became a popular Dj at Radio 1 FM at only 18 years of age. Jigsy is entertaining and also DJs the the top reggae concerts in Seattle. He has shared the stage with a who is who in the reggae & world music industry -- including Don Carlos, The Itals, Anthony B, Richie Spice, Warrior King, Gyptian, Wawali Bonane, Shimita El Diego (Soukous Stars) -- Jigsy is constantly in demand globally. Jigsy's mix includes hot and hard to find music from Africa, Caribbean, and other rare World Grooves. He is currently in studio producing his first mixed CD which is scheduled for release soon. Stay tuned for the release party information!
Thursdays from 9 - close
EXCEPT Christmas & New Years Eve due to special private engagement.
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