Abeneko & The Positive Mind
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| free admission |
| Accessible for wheelchairs |
| Ground Floor, Schlüter Courtyard |
| Belongs to: Airing Out – Open Air in the Schlüter Courtyard |
Abeneko is a contemporary live performer, singer, songwriter, guitarist and choreographer from Dar Es Salaam, in Tanzania. Since his song “Salam” was released in 2017, he has been bringing his own genre of music to the stage called “Bongo Fusion”, a blend of contemporary East African beats, singeli, funk and Afro-fusion combined with traditional dances, melodies and rhythms. The band is known for their energetic live performances, full of stories and strong messages. It is important to Abeneko that the messages of his songs go beyond simple slogans: “I want young Tanzanians to respect their own musical heritage, because we are losing a sense of ourselves in Dar.” Dar es Salaam, the cultural capital of Tanzania, is referred to in Swahili as “bongo” or “brain” to illustrate the madness of life in one of Africa’s busiest megacities.