Senegalese musician King Ibu performs traditional West African folk music and contemporary arrangements, with an uplifting spiritual approach to storytelling and instrumentation.
King Ibu, hailing from Senegal, brings his passion for music to audiences around the globe. His music is an exhilarating fusion of traditional West African folk sounds and contemporary arrangements. With an uplifting spiritual approach to storytelling, Ibu crafts an infectious backdrop of polyrhythms and joyful grooves.
His compositions blend contemporary textures with vibrant instrumentation, including vocals, guitars, and percussion. This creates an invigorating soundscape rich in polyrhythmic and joyful rhythms.
Ibu has performed with artists worldwide, including Becaye Aw from Norway, The Hard Road Trio from New Mexico, Dirk K from Germany, Kurt Rasmussen from Cirque du Soleil, and the legendary Carlos Santana. He has also shared the stage with renowned musicians such as Tim Weisberg, Poncho Sanchez, The Wailers, and Femi Kuti.
King Ibu’s love for music transcends language and cultural barriers, embracing every opportunity to connect with people worldwide.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information please call: 702.507.3631
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment & Theater |
Mon, Oct 07 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Oct 08 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Oct 09 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Oct 10 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, Oct 11 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Oct 12 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Oct 13 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
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