The Ivorian music duo Yodé et Siro, composed of Dally Djédjé Gervais and Sylvain Decavailles Aba, will be celebrating 30 years of their zouglou music career in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on December 12. The concert, scheduled to take place at the Salon international de l’artisanat de Ouagadougou, will feature the duo sharing the stage with several Burkinabè musicians. This celebration is a significant milestone in their career, marking three decades of music, performances, and success.
Yodé et Siro formed in 1996 as part of the group Poussins Chocs. They have chosen to celebrate this anniversary in Ouagadougou, following a previous celebration in Abidjan in August. According to the organizers, this decision reflects the duo's attachment to their Burkinabè audience and the fraternal ties between the Ivorian and Burkinabè peoples. The concert aims to promote Burkinabè artists and culture, as well as to create a musical encounter between the two countries.
The event, themed "Yodé et Siro, j’agis pour la paix," will feature a mix of zouglou and local sounds, with a promise of an exciting performance that will go beyond a simple retrospective concert. The duo will be joined on stage by notable Burkinabè musicians, including Floby, Imilo Lechanceux, Greg, Mister Koff, and Campus Ambiance. The concert is expected to last two to three hours, with a promise of new and unpublished titles to be revealed to the Burkinabè audience.
San Hervé Coulibaly, representing the artists, expressed his excitement for the event, stating that it will be an opportunity for the duo to share their music and celebrate with their Burkinabè fans. He also highlighted the significance of promoting Burkinabè artists and culture through this event. Coulibaly has attended the duo's rehearsals in Abidjan and has promised that the concert will be an unforgettable experience for the audience.
The tickets for the concert are available at 5,000 FCFA for the general public, 10,000 FCFA for VIP, and 20,000 FCFA for VVIP. The organizers are promising an unforgettable experience, with a message of fraternity, dialogue, and living together through music. This event is expected to be a major highlight in the Burkinabè music scene, bringing together music lovers from both countries.
Yodé et Siro's 30-year career has been marked by numerous successes, and this celebration is a testament to their enduring impact on the music scene. The duo's music has transcended borders, and their performance in Ouagadougou is expected to be a celebration of their legacy and their contribution to the development of zouglou music.
The concert on December 12 is set to be a memorable event, with a promise of great music, exciting performances, and a celebration of three decades of zouglou music. Fans of Yodé et Siro and music lovers in general are eagerly awaiting this event, which is expected to be a highlight of the year in the Burkinabè music scene.
Key points
- The concert will feature a mix of zouglou and local sounds, with a promise of new and unpublished titles to be revealed to the Burkinabè audience.
