Hidmo will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Sunday night African music series on March 7 with a special longer show.
Two bands will play: Sol Afrique, Guillaume Mpacko’s group, and Maya Soleil. Rob Pastorak of Maya Soleil started the series five years ago, and Guillaume’s band played that first show.
I’m happy to report that this was my idea. I was chatting with Claire Jones last Sunday at Hidmo. Claire has picked up the baton from Rob and has been booking the Hidmo shows for the past couple of years. I mentioned to her that it might be nice to observe the anniversary, and she was game. I popped a note off to her and Rob when I got home, and they have run with the idea.
My heartfelt thanks to Rob and Claire, to Amanual and Rahwa at Hidmo, and to all of the musicians who have made the Sunday night music series such a sweet scene for the past five years. No matter who’s playing, I can always count on finding a friendly, lively crowd at Hidmo.