Dave Marama (solo show)

David Marama presents a special early show on Saturday the 28th September. Free entry

David Marama born in Likoma, Malawi up in Tanzania and is now based in Melbourne. David’s music career started in Malawi and developed further whilst living in Tanzania. As a guitarist and vocalist he participated in many ventures including the Sound of Hope, Watafiti , Super Africa and others. With Watafiti, David was part of a research project to develop and promote traditional and contemporary music styles in Tanzania. WATAFITI’s debut CD “UMOJA” was recorded in 1984 at the Frontline Studios in Harare. This led to the formation of the Radio France 1991 “Grand Prix” awardee super band TATUNANE which he co-managed. In Australia, David has played with Clan Swahili, Musiki Manjaro, Royal Swazi Spa, Milton and the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra among others. He has played major festivals in Australia including St Kilda, Blues Festival, Big Day Out, Falls, Moomba, Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and others!

Get down early for Kuukua's West African Kitchen & Happy Hour! 

6-8PM

Bar Oussou