Fête nationale 2023 in Paris: Bal populaire with Ameth Sissokho at the Institut des cultures d'Islam

To celebrate France's national holiday, the Institut des Cultures d'Islam in Paris is inviting artist Ameth Sissokho to take part in a free and original musical ball on Thursday July 13, 2023.

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Still others are looking forward to the evenings organized on July 13 and 14, 2023, when they'll be dancing the night away, particularly at the bals des pompiers and other bals populaires. On Thursday July 13, 2023, theInstitut des Cultures d'Islam will be hosting a pop ball.

And to liven up the evening, the cultural venue nestled in the 18th arrondissement of Paris is inviting songwriter, guitarist, percussionist (bongos, calabash) and singer Ameth Sissokho to a free concert.

For the occasion, Ameth Sissokho will perform with the Sora Yaa Band. Created in 2013 in the vibrant Goutte d'Or district, the Sora Yaa Band mixes languages and styles to bring an energetic groove to life. This explosive group gets the crowds dancing, all driven by the sublime voice ofAmeth Sissokho.

ICI, the Institut des Cultures d'Islam, showcases the diversity and dynamism of Islamic cultures in contemporary French and international art, hosting two or three exhibitions a year and offering an eclectic program of concerts, dance, performances, meetings, conferences, screenings and more.

To celebrate France's national holiday with Ameth Sissokho, join us on July 13, 2023 at 8pm at theInstitut des cultures d'Islam. Admission is free, subject to availability.