Thursday, November 26, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Kananayé @ L'Institut Français de Pointe-Noire (RC)
Kananayé returns to Central Africa in November 2026 for a new tour. Experience Kananayé’s blend of West African musical traditions, blues and contemporary influences live. Kananayé is an artistic collaboration between Burkina Faso and France that weaves narrative songs in French, Jula, More, and English, blending the musical heritage of West Africa, blues, improvisation, poetry and organic trance. In the streets of Burkina Faso, you often hear "ka nana ye", meaning "it's not easy", but with the idea that "it will be alright". The project Kananayé embodies this resilience with its multiculturalism, conscious lyrics, and modernity while staying true to its heritage. This multilingual opus navigates between enchanting ballads and vibrant rhythms, expressing the joy of creating together despite challenges. It brings together a stellar lineup of musicians: vocalist-flutist Clotilde Rullaud Nacoulma, twice named among France’s top three voices by JazzNews and JazzMagazine (2022 & 2023); guitarist Abdoulaye “Debademba” Traore (Fatoumata Diawara, Le Bal de l’Afrique Enchantée); Seydou “Kanazoé” Diabate—of Kanazoé Orkestra and Mamadou Diabaté fame—on balafon and vocals; Boubacar Djiga on the kunde (traditional bass) and Achille Nacoulma behind drums and percussion. https://youtu.be/lcDYzGsBSO0?si=qPuE8lI7-_k-ekCo La Compagnie TZIG'ART est conventionnée en DRAC Ile-de-France sur la période 2025-2026.
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Kananayé returns to Central Africa in November 2026 for a new tour. Experience Kananayé’s blend of West African musical traditions, blues and contemporary influences live. Kananayé is an artistic collaboration between Burkina Faso and France that weaves narrative songs in French, Jula, More, and English, blending the musical heritage of West Africa, blues, improvisation, poetry and organic trance. In the streets of Burkina Faso, you often hear "ka nana ye", meaning "it's not easy", but with the idea that "it will be alright". The project Kananayé embodies this resilience with its multiculturalism, conscious lyrics, and modernity while staying true to its heritage. This multilingual opus navigates between enchanting ballads and vibrant rhythms, expressing the joy of creating together despite challenges. It brings together a stellar lineup of musicians: vocalist-flutist Clotilde Rullaud Nacoulma, twice named among France’s top three voices by JazzNews and JazzMagazine (2022 & 2023); guitarist Abdoulaye “Debademba” Traore (Fatoumata Diawara, Le Bal de l’Afrique Enchantée); Seydou “Kanazoé” Diabate—of Kanazoé Orkestra and Mamadou Diabaté fame—on balafon and vocals; Boubacar Djiga on the kunde (traditional bass) and Achille Nacoulma behind drums and percussion. La Compagnie TZIG'ART est conventionnée en DRAC Ile-de-France sur la période 2025-2026.
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When does the event take place?
Kananayé @ L'Institut Français de Pointe-Noire (RC) takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM.
Where does the event take place?
The event is held at Institut Français de Pointe-Noire, Pointe-Noire.
How much does it cost to attend?
The price is given by the organiser on the original listing.
How do I attend?
Registration happens with the organiser, on the original listing (https://openagenda.com/tzigart/events/kananaye-linstitut-francais-de-pointe-noire-rc). On Compatri, “I'm interested” adds the event to your agenda and reminds you before the day.
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This event is not organised by Compatri. It comes from the public agenda “Tzig'Art”, published as open data.