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The San-Francisco-based artist Fely Tchaco, originally from Cote d’Ivoire, has an upcoming show. Even if her music were lousy (it’s not), I suspect she still attracts a crowd. Here is her myspace page, and official website. Also, here’s an SF Chronicle podcast featuring Fely from 2005.

Lots more concert listings at the San Francisco Bay Area African Music Calendar.

August 8 2010 7:00PM to 11:30PM
Don Quixote’s International Music Hall
6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018

About the artist:

Feye Felicite Tchaco affectionately known as “Fely” is a music sensation in Cote d’Ivoire . (The Ivory Coast , West Africa ) She began to sing, dance, and paint early in her childhood. Her father encouraged her to pursue painting, but young Fely was more interested in the adventure of entertainment. Soon she was escaping from home to sing with bands. Her first album ‘Amour Perdu’ (Lost Love) released in 1996 in Abidjan was an instant success and it immediately launched her career as singer and dancer.

Her second album ‘Aude a l’Amour’ (Ode to Love) recorded and released in Santa Monica, California in 1998 received rave reviews and enthusiastic reception in Cote d’Ivoire where the album was a huge success. As her popularity became evident, she toured West Africa and France performing for delighted fans. Her third album ‘De Zere Gnan’, (Homage to our Forefathers ) was recorded with World-Class musicians from Africa, United States , and Brazil . Fely sings in French, English, and various African popular Dialects.

Despite the variety of languages, the emotional power of her music transcends cultural borders. She has developed her own distinctive sound by pooling her various musical strengths in the mix of African rhythm, Latin, and Jazz.  Her new album ‘Awareness’ is receiving a strong response already; Fely’s Talent and ability to sing the many genres is resonating on the global music scene.