Experience the mind-bending fantasy and unique musical experience of The Legend of Yauna, created by Grammy Award-winning composer Chris Berry and reinvented by Maija Garcia, the creative director of the Tony Award-winning Broadway production FELA! and staring afro european vocalist sensation Marie Daulne (Zap mama).
Non-traditional instrumentation, including African drums and the distinctive sound of the mbira, and contemporary dance set the stage for the wisdom of Yauna, an ancient narrative set 12,000 years ago.

Yauna’s story is a mystical journey through Water, Earth and Fire tribes, where names were not spoken, but sung. In a desperate quest to save his ailing father and rejoin his wife and daughters, the fictional Yauna is faced with seemingly impossible challenges at every turn, revealing the power of non-violence, self-sovereignty, and forgiveness.
The audience will soon see that in the world of 'The Legend of Yauna', music changes everything.

More info on banakuma.org
 

Hi all vocal lovers!

Zap Mama recently added a second series of Vocal Groove Class dates in KVS, Brussels.
Singing and groovin' in a fun and relaxed atmosphere..

Next upcoming Vocal Groove dates are:
21/1, 4/2, 18/2, 4/3, 12/3, 25/3
(BOL au Bar)
Each session is held from 18:30 to 20:30, doors open 18:00.

For updates, check out the TOUR section on the websites or go on www.zapmamaprojects.com.

Reserve your spot by emailing us at contact(at)zapmama.com or go through the Zap Mama Shop.
There are still some places left!

Four years after her last album, Zap Mama presents her new single, We GO, from the next anticipated album. A whole realm of vocal possibilities. The one that will make us sit down and think: «Wow! This is what music can be now!».
 
Vividly echoing strength and unity, We GO is a soundtrack for expanding possibilities. It evokes self confidence and inspires us to listen, feel the waves and flow.

Listen here:   We GO

ZAP MAMA IS BRINGING HER MASTERCLASS TO USA

Don't miss this unique opportunity to be taught by Zap Mama personally! Places are limited.
This class is offered for people with all levels of vocal experience. Beatboxers are welcome!

                                                                                                                  Three dates scheduled:
August 7th, 2013 in The Off Center Stage, 315 Richardson Str.
Grass Valley;
August 8th, 2013 in Rudramandir, 830 Bancoft Way @ 6th Street, Berkeley;
August 10th, 2013 in Marin Ross.

For reservations and info: [email protected].

Use the skills and sing the songs you've learned when you come to the show at The New Parish, Oakland, August 15th.
Be part of Zap Mama's Vocal FLaSHmob show!

Hello to all Vocal Lovers!

Join to exchange, harmonize and share the joy of singing with other vocal lovers.
BE PART of this positive and creative movement!
No need to have professional experiences to take part, no audition, no need to read partitions (work based on oral tradition).
If you want to sing, groove with your voice, then WE want YOU!

New members in ALL voice parts - incl. beat-boxing - are WELCOME.
Our choir is open to teen and adult singers.
Our repertoire of authentic, colorful and challenging world music includes original songs composed and performed by Zap Mama (World-music, Urban, Popular vocal groove), Afroscat, Traditional songs, Ethnic songs inspired by;
African songs, Middle–Eastern songs, East European songs and Modern Polyphonic songs, Polyrhythmic compositions from all over the world.

Take this opportunity to improve your vocal techniques, develop new sounds coming from oral tradition and go beyond your limits;
get part of the Official ZAP MAMA Choir!

Where?
KVS, Brussels City Theater

When?
Twice monthly from September till December
2&3/9/2013   
15:00 - 22:00

17/9/2013      
19:00 - 22.30

8&15/10/2013
19:00 - 22.30

Hope to meet you in Brussels!

Center for Sacred Studies presents: a new Wisdom Bridge teleseminar. 

INSTRUMENTS FOR PEACE :    Come exploring the healing power of Music!   
An unprecedented intimate meeting with some of the leading conscious Artists of our time...
who have touched countless hearts and souls around the world.     

On August 21st, Zap Mama will share some of her most treasured musical offerings live, unedited and directly into your ears.
In addition, she will discuss the topic that inspired her about the healing power of music.
From 5:30pm to 7:00pm PST.

For more information and subscription:  
centerforsacredstudies.org/events/wisdom-bridge-teleseminars                    
email: [email protected]

                                                                                                                                                                            You can call in from anywhere in the world!

Hello all beautiful souls in the world!           
                                                   
After the verrry nice concerts  in Hermosillo, St. Petersburg and Lisbon, Zap Mama is again heading for USA.      

Come and join the Zap Mama concert in
Oakland, The New Parish on August 15th -
Durango, Buckley Park on August 16th -
Denver, Arise Festival on August 17th!      

A new show, new music is what Zap Mama has in store for YOU.      
Inviting the audience to become Zap Mama's live choir at her VoCaL FLaSHMoB concert.
Check out our link on SoundCloud and discover already a part of the repertoire for upcoming shows.
Share the sounds with your friends, family and loved ones... and join Zap Mama in singing at the concert!      
See you in August!     

Peace to all

Hello all beautiful souls in the world!           
                                                   
After the verrry nice concerts  in Hermosillo, St. Petersburg and Lisbon, Zap Mama is again heading for USA.      

Come and join the Zap Mama concert in Oakland, The New Parish on August 15th -
Durango, Buckley Park on August 16th -
Denver, Arise Festival on August 17th!      

A new show, new music is what Zap Mama has in store for YOU.      
Inviting the audience to become Zap Mama's live choir at her VoCaL FLaSHMoB concert.
Check out our link on SoundCloud and discover already a part of the repertoire for upcoming shows.
Share the sounds with your friends, family and loved ones... and join Zap Mama in singing at the concert!      
See you in August!     

Peace to all

Hello all beautiful souls in the world!           
                                                   
After the verrry nice concerts  in Hermosillo, St. Petersburg and Lisbon, Zap Mama is again heading for USA.      

Come and join the Zap Mama concert in Oakland, The New Parish on August 15th -
Durango, Buckley Park on August 16th -
Denver, Arise Festival on August 17th!      

A new show, new music is what Zap Mama has in store for YOU.      
Inviting the audience to become Zap Mama's live choir at her VoCaL FLaSHMoB concert.
Check out our link on SoundCloud and discover already a part of the repertoire for upcoming shows.
Share the sounds with your friends, family and loved ones... and join Zap Mama in singing at the concert!      
See you in August!     
Peace to all!

Only 5 days left to discover the songs and join Zap Mama at
her 'Vocal FLaSHmob' concert !
Don't miss it !!
This Sunday, May 12th at Mano Mundo Festival, Boom.
 
Memorize the songs Zap Mama especially created,
with your friends, family and loved ones..
Discover the 'FLaSHmob' repertoire for Mano Mundo: HERE
A special invitation to all 'MAMAS on Sunday.

Come along and sing your heart out !

Zap Mama

Stoemp! (served by Zap Mama) Milla Brune.

Belgian Neo Soul singersong.

Come, to discover this young promising Artist.
More info about her you can find on http://www.millabrune.com

Free access.

Venue to be:
Café Bonnefooi
http://www.bonnefooi.be
Steenstr. 8
1000 Brussels

Show starts 8.50pm sharp.

See you there!

 

DJ GRAZZHOPPA'S DJ BIGBAND ft: Marie (Zap Mama) & Juice Aleem LIVE

Recorded Live @ Banlieues Bleues Festival, Paris (19-04-2013)
Featuring Marie from Zap Mama & Juice Aleem (UK).
Dj's from left to right:
Lamont, Iron, MixmonsterMenno, Grazzhoppa, Yzerbeat, Courtasock.
Mixed by Tradd.
Video recorded by DJ Grazzhoppa DJ BigBand

http://youtu.be/4Qxg4PItP1U

Enjoy!

Performances by:
The Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble:
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Ndugu Chancler, Derf Reklaw, Kamasi Washington, Brandon Coleman, Evan Francis, Philip Dizack, Sam Gendel, Elizabeth Lea, Marcel Camargo, Gabe Noel, Destani Wolf, I Ced, Joey Dosik, Jimetta Rose, Codany Holiday, Novena Carmel & More.

Featuring Special Guests:
Seu Jorge
Z a p  M a m a
Alice Russell
Spacek
Coco O. (Quadron)

Guests of Honor:
Leon Ware, James Gadson, & More

Hosted By: 
Garth Trinidad (KCRW)

DJ Sets by: Questlove (The Roots), The Umoja Sound System
(Daz, Jun, Destroyer & Monalisa)

Promotional Partners:
KCRW, LA Weekly, Wax Poetics, Fusicology

Sunday 12/16/2012 :: 6pm :: 21 + Wiser

The Mayan Theater: 1038 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA., 90015, 213) 746-4674

That 70's Soul Playlist:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXAmCl5l1pRqgiODcnpN6QIFA6XIpVWQ8&feature=view_all
 
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/events/404431069625368/

THE MIGUEL ATWOOD-FERGUSON ENSEMBLE

with Special Guests Z A P  M A M A, DWELE, ALICE RUSSELL, COCO,

NDUGU CHANCLER and many more, celebrating music of the 70s.


December 16th - The Mayan Theatre, Los Angeles


Come and celebrate with us at the show!

Next stop Zap Mama : 

Tomorrow Zap Mama is taking part in the Radio 1 Sessions program,  invited by host Jasper Steverlinck.
An evening of music with some unique performance to listen and watch!
Unfortunately, tickets are very limited for the live audience and the event is already SOLD OUT, however 
The show is broadcast live to air, tomorrow 1/11 on Radio1, from 8 – 11pm, and will also be filmed for a 1 hour special TV show, broadcast on OP12 on November 5th.

For info: http://www.radio1.be/programmas/radio-1-sessies/radio-1-sessies-2012-overzicht


Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cok9sCJphc8&feature=share&list=UUmk7MP4NpebNMEAFLFDmdHQ

On Thursday 18 and Sunday 21 October the Ghent Film Festival and Belgian TV station, één, are presenting "007 in concert" at 't Kuipke in Ghent. 

This unique concert will feature Flemish pop and rock stars.

Don't miss the 1st FASHION WEEKEND in Brussels, dedicated to arts and fashion. Get soon your tickets before it's too late ; )

Ethno Tendance Fashion Week-End Brussels 2012

14, 15 & 16  Sept

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OCT 18TH AND OCT 21ST, 2012 FLANDERS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL GHENT

ETHNO TENDANCE is an international weekend dedicated to ethical, ethnic and united fashion in Brussels; it will take place at the Royal Museum for Central Africa on September 14, 15 and 16. ETHNO TENDANCE promotes ethnicity in the field of fashion; it is a commercial platform and place of artistic expression for designers – creators, young artists from different horizons.

Next stop for Zap Mama : Jazzkaar Festival Tallinn, Estonia
http://www.jazzkaar.ee
Concert tomorrow 20:00
Meet you there!

For the 20th Year, Visionary,  Zap Mama combines hints of the past, explorations of the FUTURE and FRESH glimpses into NOW.
 
This new album is a soundtrack of imagery and rythms brought from the past into the present. 
Zap Mama has developed a unique relationship between the gentle play of a child and the work of an experienced sound artist. 
The music, is Audible BEAUTY made to inspire your imagination. "Get up and DANCE", SING your heart out and FLY.

Be prepared for an ecstatic journey around the world and beyond, through sound…