By COLLEEN ARMSTRONG. Islands Sounder Web site editor, Editor. She leaves in her wake the scent of the Atlantic ocean, the tinkle of a tambourine, and the whispers of  Afro-Cuban history.Singer, songwriter, performer, and “funklorist” Bobi Cespedes brings alive the rhythms, traditions and stories of Africa and Cuba with a little help from her band members on percussion, drums, bass and flute. Cespedes sings in three languages: English, Spanish and Lucumi, the mother tongue of the Yorubas of West Africa in Cuba.">By COLLEEN ARMSTRONG. Islands Sounder Web site editor, Editor. She leaves in her wake the scent of the Atlantic ocean, the tinkle of a tambourine, and the whispers of  Afro-Cuban history.Singer, songwriter, performer, and “funklorist” Bobi Cespedes brings alive the rhythms, traditions and stories of Africa and Cuba with a little help from her band members on percussion, drums, bass and flute. Cespedes sings in three languages: English, Spanish and Lucumi, the mother tongue of the Yorubas of West Africa in Cuba.">

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Bobi Cespedes to perform and lead workshop on the rhythms, traditions, and stories of Africa and Cuba

By COLLEEN ARMSTRONG. Islands Sounder Web site editor, Editor. She leaves in her wake the scent of the Atlantic ocean, the tinkle of a tambourine, and the whispers of  Afro-Cuban history.

Singer, songwriter, performer, and “funklorist” Bobi Cespedes brings alive the rhythms, traditions and stories of Africa and Cuba with a little help from her band members on percussion, drums, bass and flute. Cespedes sings in three languages: English, Spanish and Lucumi, the mother tongue of the Yorubas of West Africa in Cuba.

“She’s a powerhouse of talent and soul that sings and recites in numerous languages while delivering her powerful creativity in modern and ancient tones,”  said Tony Natera of Malo Malo Productions.

Cespedes will perform at Orcas Center on Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. More than a highly acclaimed multi-cultural artist, Cespedes is considered a phenomenon. She is a recording musician who dances, sings, plays instruments, and entertains while connecting continents of culture.

Nick Reynolds of the BBC said, “Fancy some deep Latin grooves? We’re talking really deep here.  Bobi Cespedes is a singer and priestess of the Yoruba Afro Cuban religion and a force on the Latin music scene in the U.S.”

Cespedes is also a teacher, leading classes on the sources, form, magic and spirit of her music in public schools, community centers, colleges and museums. She will be teach a seminar on Cuban music and the Yoruba connection at the Center Stage on March 19 at 2 p.m. All ages invited. Attendees are asked to bring a percussion instrument, if possible.   

Source: www.pnwlocalnews.com/sanjuans/isj/entertainment/

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