Arnold Chiwalala, a choreographer, poet, songwriter, dancer and Doctor of Arts from Tanzania, is one of Finland�s most notable world musicians.

In Arnold�s hands, the Finnish zither is a joy to listen to as an accompaniment to Tanzanian style songs. A skilful orchestra plays chizentele, the music style invented by Chiwalala.

Arnold Chiwalala � Finnish zither, vocal, Topi Korhonen � guitarre, trumpet, vocal, Sami Kurppa � saxophone, keyboard, Libasse Sall � bass, Ricardo Padilla � percussions, vocal, Menard Mponda �percussions/ngoma, vocal

Club Evening, Fully licensed bar. Doors open at 18.30. Duration 120 min., with intermission.

Organised by Helsingin kulttuurikeskus ja Taiteen edist�miskeskus/Uusimaa