Released on: December 12, 2007, 5:06 am

Press Release Author: Kongoi Media Productions

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary:
The next Klubb Mantra happening is set for Friday 21st December at Verkstedet Bar in
Oslo, Norway. The pan African Mandingo Trio is ready with a new repertoire of live
African music and rhythmic poetry. In addition to live performance by Mandingo Trio,
the resident Dj will be spinning music from a variety of genres to keep the masses
hot throughout the night.

Press Release Body: The next Klubb Mantra happening is set for Friday 21st December
at Verkstedet Bar in Oslo, Norway. The pan African Mandingo Trio is ready with a new
repertoire of live African music and rhythmic poetry. In addition to live
performance by Mandingo Trio, the resident Dj will be spinning music from a variety
of genres to keep the masses hot throughout the night.

Mandingo Trio, comprised of Aliou Cissokho (kora, vocal) from Senegal, Ali Jabang
(djembe, vocal) from Gambia and Nasibu aka Ras Nas (dun dun, kenkeni and poetry)
from Tanzania, is a tight unit. Their combination of Swahili and Mandingo cultures
is proving to be potent. The trio blends ancient and contemporary African music in a
manner that has garnered respect from fans and critics alike. In addition, the Trio
uses English and French languages.

Klubb Mantra is a concept whereby live music, rhythmic poetry and dj sesssions
intertwine. The event is organised by Kongoi Media Productions in collaboration with
Verkstedet Bar, one of the hippest and intimate clubs in Oslo.

Mandingo Trio has played in a number of festivals, like Oslo Mela, Zanzibar
International Film Festival as well as Bergen World Music Festival. The Trio has
also collaborated with musicians like Knut Reiersrud, one of the top notch blues
guitarists in Norway, and Abuwa, the Afrobeat musician from Nigeria.

Date: Friday 21st December
Venue: Verkstedet Bar. Oslo, Norway
Show: 22. 00 hrs

Web Site: http://www.kongoi.com

Contact Details: Kongoi Productions
Oslo, Norway