Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars w/Floating Action
| Date(s): | Wednesday, July 01, 2009 | |
| Time: | 8:30pm | |
| Phone: | Not Listed | |
| Admission: | $15 advance /$18 day of show | |
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Near the turn of the 21st century, rebel forces attacked Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone, forcing a panicked mass exodus to neighboring countries. Among the thousands who fled were musicians and future band mates Reuben Koroma and Francis Lamgba (Franco) who connected in a refugee camp in Guinea, West Africa. Along with Reuben’s wife Grace they began making music for their fellow refugees, providing a welcome distraction to life in the camps. Safety in the Kalia camp quickly disintegrated, however, when it came under attack from the Guinean army and citizenry. The refugees in this camp were evacuated and relocated to a camp set deep in the remote Guinean countryside. It was here that, thanks to a Canadian refugee aid organization, the developing band was able to acquire the rusted-out sound system and beat up electric guitars that helped officially launch the group. |
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| More Info: |
www.sierraleonesrefugeeallstars.com/ www.refugeeallstars.org/ www.myspace.com/therefugeeallstars |
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