Dobet Gnahor脙漏

February 24, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Mānoa Campus, Orvis Auditorium

"University of Hawai芒鈧渋 Presents
Dobet Gnahor脙漏

Friday, February 24, 2017 芒鈧 7:30pm
UHM Orvis Auditorium

芒鈧揟ake the energy of Lauryn Hill, the consciousness of India.Arie and the mystique of Erykah Badu and you got Dobet Ganhor脙漏."" --St Louis American

Dobet Gnahor脙漏, Grammy-winning songstress from the Ivory Coast, will grace the Orvis Auditorium stage for just one night on February 24th. Widely considered one of contemporary African music芒鈧劉s most exciting talents, Gnahor脙漏 has astounded audiences with her thrilling stage presence, appealing melodies and powerful singing.

Recently nominated for 芒鈧揃est Traditional Female Artist of Africa芒鈧 by the KORA All Africa Music Awards, Gnahor脙漏 sings in seven African languages as well as French and English and she is backed by a Pan-African band. ""Defiantly diverse, musically and linguistically,"" Gnahor脙漏芒鈧劉s songs move from delicate ballads to upbeat African grooves (BBC).

With upbeat choreography and lyrics that address a wide range of social issues from AIDS to gender equality, Gnahor脙漏 芒鈧搈akes everything move芒鈧 (Chicago Tribune). In 2010 she shared an award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance with India.Arie at the 52nd Grammy脗庐 Awards and has released several albums, including her latest Na Dr脙陋 in 2014."


Ticket Information
$39 Adult / $29 Seniors, Military, UH Staff / $19 Youth, UHM Students http://bit.ly/UHPresentsDobet

Event Sponsor
UHM Outreach College Community Events, Mānoa Campus

More Information
SheenRu Yong, (808) 965-8246, sryong@hawaii.edu,

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