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WORLD MUSIC & DANCE

TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN MUSIC

JAZZ

FLAMENCO

TAP DANCE

BASED IN NEW YORK CITY

We present all original compositions drawn from African and jazz influences featuring the ancient sounds of the balafon, a wooden xylophone central to the Mande music traditions of West Africa.

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ABOUT

Sound Bridges  delivers vibrant performances blending traditional West African music, tap dance  and jazz, celebrating diverse world traditions while introducing fresh, cross-genre rhythms. With members spanning four continents, their original works combine improvisation and composition to captivate and inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

HISTORY

Sound Bridges was founded in 2019 as a collaboration between two renowned Brooklyn-based touring companies, Feraba-African Rhythm Tap and Flamenco y Sol Dance Company, to explore the intersection of traditional West African music, flamenco, and jazz.

 

Since its inception, the group has delivered engaging performances and workshops that celebrate cultural diversity and foster cross-genre artistic dialogue. Their history includes appearances at events like the Harlem Meer Performance Festival and school assemblies, as well as community-focused programs in libraries and older adult centers.

 

Known for their innovative blend of improvisation and composition, Sound Bridges has become a vibrant force in preserving traditional arts while inspiring new ways to connect through music and dance..

AWARDS

SU-CASA Grantee 2023, 2024

Heritage Ambassador Grantee, 2024

2022 Creator Development Fund-New Music USA

Puffin Foundation Grantee 2022

Local Arts Support - Brooklyn Arts Council 2022, 2024

Brooklyn Arts Fund - Brooklyn Arts Council 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024

Jubilation Foundation (2019 Fellow Irene Koloseus)

Jubilation Foundation (2020 Fellow Sol Koeraus)

ARTIST

Andy Algire: balafon, krin

Irene Koloseus: balafon, tap dance

Sol Koeraus: Flamenco, vocals, palmas

Aboubacar Diabate: djembe

Rade Bema: bass

Tony Ramos: electric guitar

Niko Diarra-Koloseus: drum set, percussion

Technical Rider

Press Kit in pdf

High Resolution Photos

Sound Bridges & Percussive Dance

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