Youba’s Birthday Bash with Abba Diop , Jason Hosier + Ryan Tennis

Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door. (Online tickets end at 7 pm on the day of the show. )
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Youba Cissokho, Aba Diop, and Jason Hosier
Youba Cissokho, Aba Diop, and Jason Hosier come together to share the joy, depth, and ancient rhythms of West African music with audiences around the globe. Their collaboration bridges continents and generations, offering a cross-cultural mix rooted in the rich griot traditions of Senegal and infused with fresh, contemporary energy. Youba, a master of the 21-stringed kora, carries forward his
family’s musical legacy, guided by his father, legendary saxophonist Issa Cissokho. Aba, a griot on both sides of his lineage, channels the power of the sabar drum through jazz, rock, and Sufi mysticism, having performed with artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Youssou N’Dour. Guitarist Jason Hosier adds lyrical, jazz-tinged melodies that spark a new musical conversation, blending seamlessly with the rhythms and strings. Together, they weave rhythm, melody, and tradition into a sound that is both rooted and expansive—an invitation into an unforgettable musical journey.
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Ryan Tennis
Hailing from Philadelphia, America’s City of Brotherly Love, Ryan Tennis’ music is all about dismantling boundaries and bringing people together. Genre-defiant by nature and with diversity at its core, his rousing songs are infused with the rhythms from the many countries he’s visited during his extensive tours. While his performances are dynamic and danceable, Tennis’ voice and songs have a disarming sweetness that lowers your defenses and lets you breathe easy.
A singer-songwriter and guitarist, Ryan Tennis’ style bares a strong influence from the Folk and Rock he grew up with (Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, Crosby Stills, Nash & Young), a connection with roots soul music that grew in his youth (Bill Withers, Otis Redding, and Sam Cooke), and the energy and rhythms of Colombia, where he has toured and collaborated with some of the country’s finest artists. Over the last 12 years, Tennis has played 100-200 shows a year and pulled off countless independent tours with shows in the US, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Costa Rica, Mexico, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Thailand, and Australia.
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By Car or By Train
The East Falls Train Station is a short walk from the Fallser Club. Parking in East Falls is no problem! There is ample free on-street parking near the East Falls train station driveway at 3610 Midvale Ave and a paid municipal lot three blocks away at 4100 Ridge Ave. Midvale Ave and Ridge Ave are both well-lit!
