Dennis Rollins Griots t' Garage

A Musical History of The African

Renowned British jazz trombonist Dennis Rollins has been astonishing audiences with this spectacular multimedia extravaganza in with he combines sampling technology with improvisation to take the listener on a musical journey. Dennis Rollins' personal tribute to over 500 years of African origin 'Griots t' Garage - A Musical History of The African Diaspora' documents the path of peoples and time through music of African origin: the horrors of transportation and slavery; field work songs; the developments of the Blues and Jazz, and onwards through Samba, Soul and Reggae, to the funky, urban Hip-hop and Garage grooves of today. The music is perfectly complemented by moving and still projections provided by 'Yeast Culture' whose skillful mixing of imagery with live performance intensifies the emotional impact of the powerful story. Accompanying workshop available.

date: 2005.12.03 -