Oumou Sangare from Mali
Fresh from her sell out European tour and recent appearance on ‘Later with Jools Holland’, Oyé are proud to welcome one of the most distinctive female singers of the modern era to Liverpool. Backed by her band’s funk driven Wassoulou sound, come and witness one of the true pleasures of African Music.

www.myspace.com/oumousangare

 
Group Lolou (Senegal/Gambia)
A London based group whose members had been performing on the international music scene for many years, Lolou return after their fantastic performance at Oyé 2009 to deliver more musical gems from Senegal. Lolou is a Wolof word which translates as "That's it, you got it". This word sums up a long sentence in a conversation. It also means that you have found what you were looking for... Moy Lolou La. Enjoy.

http://www.myspace.com/loloumusic

Laye Sow (Senegal)
Laye’s last thrilled Liverpool with his emotional rendition of ‘Amazing Grace’ during the Liverpool 08 opening ceremony at the Echo Arena. Laye has been heralded in the UK as being one of the most promising of the new generation of West African singers. His unique voice hits the heights of the African sun and plummets to the deep, deep blues of the desert telling the stories of African life coupled with highs and low of world issues. His band’s infectious sounds will move the audience to their feet.

www.myspace.com/layesow1

Music on the Waterfront
Saturday 1st August 2009
At the Pier Head
Liverpool
Free Event
5pm – 10pm

Africa Oyé

Africa Oyé is the UK’s largest free celebration of African music and culture and takes place annually in Liverpool.  Beginning in 1992 as a series of small gigs in the city centre, the event has gone from strength-to-strength, moving to its present Sefton Park home in 2002 to cope with demand. Now in its seventeenth year, Africa Oyé continues to grow.  In 2008 the event attracted an audience of over 40,000 people and even more are expected to attend Oyé 09.

With too many negative representations of Africa entrenched in images of war, disease, poverty and famine, Oyé seeks to redress the balance and
highlight the fantastic range of cultures, foods, music and artists that make this great continent one of the most vibrant and inspiring in the
world. The festival is also a truly international event that harnesses the spirit of multiculturalism and tolerance. It has played host to artists
from nations right across Africa and also programmes music from South America and The Caribbean with Salsa, Soca and Reggae always a popular
addition to the festivities.

Odemba OK Jazz All Stars UK Tour (Sept/Oct) Liverpool date on September 29th at the Liverpool Philharmonic tickets on sale now!
The Legacy – Roots and Music – Oyé/ Urbeatz education project.
www.africaoye.com for all further information.