Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars West African/Reggae
8:00PM
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars, a group of West African musicians whose incredible stories of survival and commitment to peace through music have helped make them an international sensation, are returning to the Strand Theatre!
This fun loving band puts on a "can't help but dance" show that fans from all musical backgrounds can enjoy. With a spirited and infectious fusion of traditional West African music, roots reggae and rhythmic traditional folk, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars craft music that transforms and uplifts.
Formed in a refugee camp during Sierra Leone's civil war, The All Stars' incredible story is documented in the award winning, compelling and emotionally-driven film, "Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars."
Their resulting 2006 debut album, Living Like A Refugee, is one of the most acclaimed world music releases of the past few years, garnering the band international acclaim.
The All Stars' 2nd studio album, Rise & Shine, was released March 23, 2010 and was produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, Michelle Shocked, Faith No More, Angelique Kidjo, Rickie Lee Jones, and Susan Tedeschi. Recorded at Piety Street studio in New Orleans, Rise & Shine is a tribute to roots reggae on which the ensemble dabbles in electric backbeats and bombastic horns, with local New Orleans musicians Trombone Shorty, Washboard Chaz and Bonerama all guesting on the album.
The last Refugee All Stars show at the Strand in 2007 was a sell out. Don’t miss them when they return this summer!
