WOMAD

Roots of Rhythm

17:30 12th November on the Guagua

Percussion and dance is at the heart of artistic expression in the continent of Africa. Diak Haso invite you to surrender yourselves to the beat of their rhythms, which reflect the many roles that music has to play in African society. Discover the power of percussion (djembe & dundun) and dance till you drop in this high-energy session.

Diak Haso Biography

Africa is the heart of music and dance, these artistic expressions were a reflection of the feelings of the people, being an essential part of their culture, drenching life, history and present in Africa as well as in any part of the world.
African music is the base of many rhythmical styles, with different expressions and a mix of multiethnic relationships.

Diak Haso wish to share the feeling of African and Cuban music and to encourage the audience to participate in dance, surrendering to rhythm, sensations and pleasure.