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Alune Wade
Presented by Global Arts Live at Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theater, SomervilleOctober 14, 2026
Senegalese bassist and composer Alune Wade traces the deep musical ties between West Africa and Louisiana in Family Affair. Bringing together an extraordinary band of musicians from both sides of the Atlantic, Wade creates a joyful family reunion—blending Afrobeat and juju grooves with the bold brass traditions and jazz rhythms of New Orleans. The result is a living musical conversation where history, culture, and irresistible groove come together in an unforgettable performance.
Senegalese bassist and composer Alune Wade traces the deep musical ties between West Africa and Louisiana in Family Affair. Bringing together an extraordinary band of musicians from both sides of the Atlantic, Wade creates a joyful family reunion—blending Afrobeat and juju grooves with the bold brass traditions and jazz rhythms of New Orleans. The result is a living musical conversation where history, culture, and irresistible groove come together in an unforgettable performance.
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Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theater 
55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02143
