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Bissau-Guinean artists take part in Gam-Bissau festival in Gambia

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A delegation of artists and cultural promoters from Guinea-Bissau is taking part in the Gam-Bissau festival, held on the 23rd and 24th in Fajikunda, Gambia. Musicians Kapa Kapa, DJ Dimas, DJ Jassiano and DJ Mascarado are attending, while Flav Nice is due to arrive from Lisbon, according to the Embassy of Guinea-Bissau in Gambia, cited by ANG.

A delegation of artists and cultural promoters from Guinea-Bissau is taking part in the Gam-Bissau cultural festival, held from 23 to 24 October in Fajikunda, Gambia. The Embassy of Guinea-Bissau in Gambia announced their presence on its Facebook page, according to the Guinea News Agency (ANG).

The delegation from Bissau includes musicians Kapa Kapa, DJ Dimas, DJ Jassiano and DJ Mascarado. Bissau-Guinean musician Flav Nice, who is due to arrive from Lisbon, is also expected to take part in the event, which is devoted to sharing the musical heritage of the two peoples.

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