Dobet Gnahore (Ivory Coast) at Bray Jazz Festival at Mermaid Arts Centre

About

One of African music’s top stars, Dobet Gnahoré is a Grammy Award-winning singer, dancer and charismatic stage performer whose thrilling live shows have wowed audiences across the globe.
In contention for the ‘Best Traditional Artist in Africa’ prize at this year’s ‘Kora Awards’ in South Africa, Dobet Gnahoré’s repertoire mixes catchy, appealing melodies with African grooves and delicate ballads. Onstage, she is an amazing whirl of motion, passion and energy.
“It isn’t just the look but the power and the range of Gnahoré’s voice that is transfixing. When she starts to dance, it underlines why she has been feted as one of Africa’s most dynamic performers” – Songlines Magazine