Dobet Gnahoré is not only a singer; she is a songwriter, a percussionist and a dancer, and she is blessed with the deep power of song. A performer who thrives on the connection she forges with her audiences, Gnahoré is in her element onstage, connecting with the music and with those who listen with her. Her show is a triumph of sound, movement and strong emotion.
Born in Ivory Coast, she resettled in France in 1999 and this journey infuses her music, but the cultural reach of her art is far vaster. She has been called “a Pan-African singer who dares to push her voice across the continent.” She sings in many languages, and many moods, but always speaking equally of joy, longing and hope. She is a truly commanding performer and this evening should not be missed.
“One of the new-generation African artists who are rewriting the rules about respecting musical tradition, the charismatic Gnahoré… was as much cultural ambassador as scintillating performer.” – The Boston Herald