© Fatoumata Diawara
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Richard Bona
Richard Bona zählt zu den international prägenden Bassisten, Komponisten und Multi-Instrumentalisten zwischen Jazz, Weltmusik und Afropop. Der Grammy-Preisträger verbindet virtuoses Spiel mit Gesang und afrikanischen Einflüssen. Seine Musik greift kulturelle Traditionen ebenso auf wie gesellschaftliche Themen und entwickelt daraus einen eigenständigen, stilübergreifenden Sound. Neben seiner Konzerttätigkeit arbeitet Bona mit Künstler*innen aus Pop, brasilianischer Musik, Flamenco und karibischen Genres zusammen und ist weltweit als Mentor und Dozent aktiv.
Fatoumata Diawara
Fatoumata Diawara gehört zu den bedeutenden Stimmen der zeitgenössischen afrikanischen Musik. In ihren Songs, die sie unter anderem in Bambara singt, verbindet sie persönliche Erfahrungen mit gesellschaftspolitischen Themen. Ihre Musik thematisiert unter anderem Frauenrechte und soziale Gerechtigkeit und übersetzt diese Inhalte in kraftvolle, tanzbare Kompositionen. Diawara verbindet musikalische Ausdrucksstärke mit einer klaren künstlerischen Haltung und internationaler Bühnenpräsenz.
Das Doppelkonzert vereint zwei prägende Positionen der afrikanischen und globalen Musikszene zwischen Afropop, Jazz und Weltmusik.
INFO
Eintritt: VVK 50,00 €/ AK 55,00 €
Einlass: 18:30 Uhr
Beginn: 19:30 Uhr
Frequently Asked Questions about the Venue
How do I get to Forum Leverkusen?
The Forum Leverkusen is centrally located in the Wiesdorf district, making it easy to get there quickly and hassle-free. It is just a short walk from Leverkusen-Mitte railway station and the Wiesdorf bus station. We therefore recommend travelling by bus or train. For those arriving by car: the Forum has its own multi-storey car park with 380 spaces. However, the car park at the Forum fills up quickly, particularly during major events. If there is already a traffic jam before the entrance to the underground car park, please make sure to use one of the other car parks in the immediate vicinity.
Further information is available on the Forum’s website.
Where can I park at Forum Leverkusen?
The Forum has its own multi-storey car park with 380 spaces. However, the car park fills up quickly, particularly during large events. We therefore recommend reserving a parking space in advance. If there is already a traffic jam leading up to the entrance to the car park, please make sure you use one of the other car parks in the immediate vicinity.
You can find an overview of parking options around the Forum on the Forum’s website.
Is the Leverkusen Forum accessible?
Yes, the Forum Leverkusen is accessible. In the Main Hall, for example, there are four wheelchair spaces. Access is provided via two stairlifts. We recommend booking wheelchair spaces well in advance.
Further information on accessibility at the Forum Leverkusen is available on the website.
Can I bring my coat into the event?
Not in all cases. To ensure that all guests can evacuate quickly in the event of an emergency, the following items MUST NOT be brought into the Forum’s event rooms: Winter coats and jackets, large travel bags and rucksacks, booster seats and cushions (unfortunately, due to the folding mechanism of the seats, medical seat cushions are also not permitted in the Great Hall), pushchairs and walking frames, and other items (such as umbrellas) that could pose a tripping hazard. You are welcome to leave these items at the cloakroom. For events organised by the City of Leverkusen, Culture and City Marketing, this service is free of charge. For other events, the cloakroom fee is €1.50.
Is there catering available at the events held in the Forum?
Yes. For larger events at the Forum, our caterer provides delicious snacks or fresh finger food, as well as refreshing drinks. This allows visitors to enjoy a bite to eat or a speciality coffee even before the event begins. After the event, there is usually an opportunity to raise a glass with a refreshing drink. Further information is available on the Forum’s website.
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