Gran Canaria
Ara Queen of Drums - Noche de África
ARA is an electrifying cultural icon on stage. Hailed as the first woman to play the traditional Nigerian ‘talking drum’, she leads & directs an orchestra of musicians & dancers that create pulses of entertaining symphony of World music accentuated by African talking drums, recognized as the most sophisticated musical communication instruments of Yoruba heritage. Admission is free until full capacity is reached. Collect your ticket for free by clicking on the 'Get Your Ticket' button.
She is a singer, percussionist, composer, dancer, producer & actress of great talent who has performed alongside international stars such as Stevie Wonder, Angelique Kidjo, Femi Kuti, Wiz Kid, David O Burna Boy, Wyclef Jean, etc.
- Line-Up:
- Aralola Olumuyiwa (Ara): vocals & talking drum
- Sesan Adekunle: chorus & talking drum
- Abayomi Ladipo: chorus & talking drum
- Abiodun Ajayi: keyboards
- Tobi Olabode: bass
- Gbenga Durojaiye: drums
