Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Presents Grammy Award-winning Vocalist Dobet Gnahoré
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Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Presents
Grammy Award-winning Vocalist Dobet Gnahoré
One-night-only performance brings contemporary African sounds to Ordway stage
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Dec. 16, 2014) The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts announced today that it will welcome Grammy Award-winning vocalist Dobet Gnahoré for a special one-night-only performance on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 as part of its World Music and Dance Series. Gnahoré will be joined by opening band Marimba Africa, and a dance floor will be specially installed in front of the stage. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased online at www.ordway.org, by phone at 651-224-4222 or in person at the Ordway ticket office.
Widely considered one of African musics most charismatic talents, Gnahoré uses her captivating stage presence, appealing melodies and powerful voice to astound audiences around the globe. Gnahorés diverse musical compositions move from delicate ballads to upbeat African grooves, exuding the spirit and passion of the Côte d'Ivoire. She sings in a wide range of African languages including Bété, Fon, Baoule, Lingala, Malinke, Mina and Bambara, creating a unique Pan-African style all her own. Having toured extensively across Europe and the U.S., she comes to the Ordway following stops in Vienna, Va., New York and Chicago.
Dobet has a captivating presence and effusive charisma that you cant help but be drawn in by. She effortlessly moves from singing an emotional ballad and playing a minimalist beat on an earthenware drum to dancing energetically from one end of the stage to the other, all while weaving a rich musical tapestry like no other, said Dayna Martinez, Ordways artistic director of World Music & Dance. She is a rising superstar and we are thrilled to bring her to the Ordway stage.
The Ordways World Music and Dance Series is sponsored by Target. For tickets and more information, visit www.ordway.org.
ABOUT THE ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The Ordway is widely recognized as one of the nations leading nonprofit performing arts centers and Saint Pauls most elegant and inviting performance space. The Ordways Music Theater and soon-to-be completed Concert Hall attract diverse audiences with an array of productions showcasing the finest in American musical theater, world music, dance and vocal performance. Education and community engagement are integral to the Ordways mission, with major initiatives including the annual Flint Hills International Childrens Festival and Ordway Education programs that serve more than 50,000 students annually. The Ordway also sponsors the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, a charter high school with a professionally guided academic and artistic environment that trains aspiring pre-professional performing artists. Together with the Minnesota Opera, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and The Schubert Club, the Ordway is a member of the Arts Partnership and serves as the principal venue for their performances. For more information, visit www.ordway.org.
Performance: Dobet Gnahoré
with opening band Marimba Africa
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: www.ordway.org
Ticket Office: 651-224-4222
Groups: 651-282-3111
Tickets start at $20, prices subject to change
Theater Venue Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
& Location: 345 Washington Street
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
