A man of rhythm with an extensive history in the music arena, Mokhta Samba has securely established himself over the years as one of the leading musicians on the multicultural music scene and will be live at No Black Tie as part of his Mokhtar Samba African Jazz Project for Le French Festival between 3-5 May.
A drummer and percussionist of Moroccan and Senegalese origin, Mokhtar has played alongside the most prestigious of musicians, including Joe Zawinul, Jaco Pastorius or Youssou N'Dour to name but a few. From innovative sonorities to imaginative mixing, Mokhtar has conveyed a multifaceted talent for Western harmonies, as well as African rhythms and Bedouin tunes. Come and discover live the album Racines, part of Mokhtar’s African Jazz Project, which features the music of John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and Michael Brecker.
NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur: : Admission: RM85. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
