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Siaka Diabaté (West African Fusion) + Aiyana (Ojibwe/Caribbean Singer-Songwriter)

Presented by: House of TARG
Doors: 8 PM | Tunes: 8:30 PM
19+ | Photo ID Required
Cover: $20

SIAKA DIABATÉ | West African Fusion, Jazz, Blues (Burkina Faso)
Born into a griot family in Orodara, Siaka Diabaté began playing balafon under his father’s guidance before discovering the kora in 2008 — an instrument that quickly became central to his musical path. Performing internationally since 2011, he now resides in Ottawa, where he blends West African traditions with jazz and blues influences, creating a rich and captivating sound.

Accompanied by:
- Andrew Ferderber, drums
- JP Lapensee, bassist
- Samie Keys, piano
- Amidou Diabate, percussion 
 
https://www.instagram.com/diabate_kora/

AIYANA
is an Ojibwe and Caribbean singer-songwriter based in Ottawa. She was raised in northern Ontario and is a member of M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island with more family roots in the Caribbean island of Barbados. Blending elements of folk, pop, and soul, her music weaves raw emotion and poetic honesty. Accompanying herself on piano and ukulele, she crafts songs that explore vulnerability, healing, and self-discovery. Her debut single, “It’s Getting Bad Again,” is available on all streaming platforms, marking the start of a heartfelt musical journey.