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PRESS RELEASE

WorldBeat Cultural Center presents
Kusun Ensemble
From Ghana, West Africa

Who: An exhilarating dance and drumming experience sharing the spirit of the Ga people with the world!

They are here in San Diego performing traditional and contemporary dances and drumming rhythms

specific to Ghana.

Plus master classes for all levels. Get your tickets in advance and save!

Performance #1: Thursday, May 22nd Performance #2: Friday, May 23rd

Time: Doors open at 7:30pm Time: Doors open at 8:00pm

Venue: City Heights Performance Annex Venue: WorldBeat Cultural Center

3795 Fairmont Ave. San Diego 92105 2100 Par Blvd. San Diego 92101

Info: (619) 641-6123 Info: (619) 230-1190

Cost: $10 Adv. ALL AGES Cost: $10 Adv. ALL AGES

Tickets on sale now Online at www.ticketweb.com

Workshops: Master Drumming Classes Workshops: Master Dance Classes

for all levels for all levels

At WorldBeat Cultural Center At WorldBeat Cultural Center
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 – 5:30-7:00pm - $15 Wednesday, May 21, 2008 – 7:30-9:00pm - $15
Saturday, May 24, 2008 – 11:30am-1:00pm - $15 Saturday, May 24, 2008 – 1:30pm-3:00pm - $15

More Info: 619-230-1190

Event Email: events@worldbeatcenter.org

Presenter Website: www.worldbeatcenter.org

Kusun Ensemble Bio & Info:http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dg83nzzf_110cd9965gm

Press Contact: Jesse Graham 619-230-1190 publicity@worldbeatcenter.org

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THE KUSUN ENSEMBLE is an extraordinary group of musicians and dancers based in Ghana, West Africa. Founded by Nii Tettey Tetteh, the group includes past members of The National Ballet and The Pan African Orchestra. Although rooted in traditional music, the ensemble has developed a new brand of music and dance they have dubbed "Nokoko." They have created innovative rhythms and dances by fusing bass and lead guitar, electrifying jazz and African rhythms, and traditional Ghanaian instruments. In their quest to develop a new style of Ghanaian music, they have been dazzling audiences in Ghana and around the world.

With headlines reading "Kusun Electrifies Frenzied Audience" and reviews proclaiming the Kusun Ensemble's sound as a "revival of a vital art," the band is now considered one of Ghana's most innovative and powerful music and dance ensembles. By blending the authentic sounds of traditional instruments with the exuberance of hilife music and the complexity of African jazz, they are developing a unique Ghanaian sound and bringing the tropical passion of West African music and dance to the world stage.