Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010

Courtesy of Prestige Select Entertainment

The latest edition of this event celebrating African and Asian culture returns early next month to a funky Shibuya location. Among the featured acts at Rendez-Vous Live 4 are “talking drum” artist Gabriel from Nigeria, balafon player Ousmane Diedhiou from Senegal, and Japanese singer-songwriter Ami backed by the five-piece Assane Diabaye & Santhibi Band. DJs will spin African and Caribbean styles ranging from makossa and soukous to merengue and salsa. Launched by Prestige Select Entertainment in 2005, Rendez-Vous seeks to promote diversity by shining a light on the growing African diaspora.

“Rendez-Vous Live 4”
July 3, 10pm, ¥3,500. Pasela Resorts Grande Shibuya. Tel: 0120-9260428.