Music, culture & community

A programme that stays with the room.

Concerts, talks, masterclasses and dance presentations rooted in the West African cultural foundations of the blues.

01

Multimedia conversation

A 60-minute conversation about Pascal’s books and the West African cultural roots of the blues, followed by a 30-minute Q&A.

02

AfroBlueGrazz concert

A performance by Pascal Bokar AfroBlueGrazz Band, bringing the story to life through rhythm, voice and ensemble interplay.

03

Masterclass

A hands-on exploration of West African sabar and djembe drumming, built for students and communities.

04

West African dance show

A live dance presentation that extends the music beyond the stage and into the shared energy of the room.

Pascal Bokar AfroBlueGrazz Band performing at Vancouver Washington Jazz Festival

Pascal is a guitarist, vocalist, composer and faculty member with academic appointments at the University of San Francisco, San Francisco City College and Sierra College in California. His education programmes are available for performing arts centres, festivals, schools, colleges, universities and special events.

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