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    Timbuktoubab Screening w/ Markus James & The Wassonrai

    Timbuktoubab Screening w/ Markus James & The Wassonrai

    Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation

    September 9, 2006

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    Set against a gorgeous backdrop of Saharan sand dunes and colorful villages in the African nation of Mali, the 54-minute film chronicles James' musical adventures with three masters of traditional Malian instruments. The tongue-in-cheek title combines the name of the place, Timbuktu, with 'toubab,' the African slang word for a white person, as James is. Timbuktoubab, which has been screened at film festivals and aired widely on PBS stations around the country, is a heartwarming example of music's power to build cross-cultural friendships. This is the first time the art of film-making has been represented in the Evenings of Cultural Arts series. Markus James and The Wassonrai, multi-instrumentalists from Mali, will perform a live concert following the film. The unique music is the mesmerizing sound of the Mississippi Delta Blues flowing back to its ancient roots along the Niger River.

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: $20-$25

    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      September 9, 2006

      Times:
      8pm

    • Venue Info

      Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre

      550 E. Remington Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94087

      Full map and directions

    • Parking Info

      Free parking.

    • Accessibility Info
      • Wheelchair Access
      • Assisted Listening System

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