As
part of plans to promote their music and cement the inter-cultural exchange
between Gambia and Switland, Swiss musicians are currently in the country to
promote their music.
According
to the musicians, they would perform on Saturday at Satellite Club in Abuko.
Elijah
Salomon, the band vocalist informed journalists during a press conference on
Monday at Jacaranda Restaurant that they are going to release an international
EP in 2020, which is also featuring songs that has been recorded and played in
The Gambia. He said their purpose of coming to The Gambia is to promote their
music and cement the intercultural exchange between the two countries in the
area of music.
“This
is my sixth time in Africa to spread the message, and this time we come with a
full band and we are ready to do some performances. The band is about reggae
and dancehall,” he said.
He
said he learn from each member of the team on how to go ahead in the music and
that has give him a lot of motivation and inspiration.
He
said Gambia is an international collaboration for them, trying to promote the
intercultural exchange between Swiss and The Gambia.
According
to him, there are many Gambians in Switland as many Swiss also come to The
Gambia.
He
said from this show, the Swiss-Gambia association will build the relationship
between both artistes, as well as the government. “We are well prepared for the
show this Saturday and I am happy to be here in this time to present my song
live to The Gambian crowd.”
