Interviews

Black History Month | Lerie Sankofa Presents Her Afro-Light

Interview by Sandra Gasana

Genres and styles : Africa / West African traditional music

Additional Information

Originally from Ivory Coast, Lerie Sankofa, bronze medallist at the IXes Jeux de la Francophonie, is in Montreal for an artistic residency and a concert at Club Balattou on February 6. In addition to singing and playing percussion, Lerie Sankofa is also a music teacher and founder of Sankofart Sum, an African cultural center for the promotion of art & culture. Our journalist Sandra Gasana spoke to her between two of the artist’s rehearsal sessions.

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