20:00
Kulturfabrik Salzmann (on the copper hammer), Kassel
beginning: 20 Clock, inlet 19 Clock
entry: 18 €
Location: Kulturfabrik Salzmann – Center on the copper hammer, Leipziger Strasse 407
Organizer: Kulturfabrik Salzmann
JMO: Three countries - one language!
Jan Galega presents Brönnimann for its 10th anniversary, Moussa Cissokho and Omri Hason release their third CD In Ia Yelle. On Mandinka, the language of an ethnic group in West Africa, that means: Open Your Eyes. JMO is not just the initials of the three musicians Jan Galega Brönnimann, Moussa Cissokho and Omri Hason, but also the three main influences in their music: Jazz – Mandinka – Orient The first two CDs “Al nge taa” and “Dandoula Tala” were internationally celebrated by the press and the public and are now in their third edition and have been sold over 5000 once sold. The music of JMO – Jan Galega Brönnimann (Switzerland), Moussa Cissokho (Senegal) and Omri Hason (Israel) – revives the art of storytelling. The sparkling clear sound of the kora (traditional African bridge harp with 22 strings) meets the sonorous ones, smoky tones of the bass clarinet and is supported by Omri Hason's various percussion instruments. The interaction of Moussa Cissokho, Jan Galega Brönnimann and Omri Hason impress with their beautiful melodies and rhythmic elegance - in their unforgettable live concerts, the three oscillate between magically transfigured moments and rhythmically explosive flights of fancy. The result is authentic and contemporary chamber music. The trio crosses boundaries between traditional and modern sounds from Africa, Europe and the Orient. The repertoire comes from all three musicians and shows their different influences. The meeting of the three cultures, the selection of instruments and the rich pool of ideas, Melodies and rhythms make the music an unforgettable listening adventure!
Influenced by the cultural heritage of West African griot songs, Moussa Cissokho sings about contemporary life in Africa and Europe. His lyrics are about longing, about mysterious rivers or experiences with border controls in Europe. He belongs to the 42. Generation of the great Kora dynasty and griot family Cissokho, which for over 1000 has shaped the tradition of West African music for years. JMO has been around for now 10 Traveled internationally for years and played in Japan, France, Israel, Slovakia, Holland, Germany, Spain, England, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuanese, Austria, Moldova, Czech Republic, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Norway and Switzerland.
MMO is “the reggae band” from Kassel, those with their own pieces, with English and German lyrics as well as reggae cover versions, for example by Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh, UB 40 u.a. “Reggae feeling” and a good mood spread. Everything is danceable and a guarantee for a successful reggae party in a diverse reggae groove.
MMO belongs indirectly, but with full conviction, to the year 2018 officially recognized by UNESCO as an intangible world cultural heritage. We are happy and celebrate the awarding of the title with reggae from Kassel.
We remember Bob Marley.
Through the lively presentation, The rousing groove and musical flexibility inspire MMO on every occasion. With Wenzel Erszény, a gifted entertainer and the mood cannon “Mister Positive” takes center stage.
occupation: Wenzel Purse (Vocals & Guitar) - Jonas Kauppert (Guitar) – Pure angel (Bass & Vocal) – Jojo M. (Keyboards & Vocal) – Oliver Leuer (Drums & Vocal)
www.mmo-mmo.de; https://www.facebook.com/mmoreggae/
Furthermore, will Ibs Sallah such as The syy them from the African Culture Club in Göttingen will perform this evening together with MMO. With her band Blessed & Irie, the two musicians are already at the “One Love” festival in July 2024 performed in Kassel.
The one from Gambia (West Africa) Native musician and music educator Ibs Sallah lives and works in Göttingen. He teaches across Europe, gives workshops for children, Young people and adults at schools and cultural centers. He is also committed to social projects worldwide. For several years he has led the Kulturfabrik Salzmann as a contribution to musical-aesthetic education for all ages- and learning levels, workshops were held in a way that was both sensitive and enthralling.
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top left: JMO © C. Engstler
bottom left: MMO © Dirk Lieschke
top right: Ibs Salah © Ibs Salah
bottom right: Daddy's © Daddy's