Club d’Elf with John Medeski, October 2025
At first glance, master sabar percussionist Aba Diop may seem like a “new arrival” on the global music stage—an unknown name out of Senegal suddenly appearing alongside luminaries like John Medeski and Yussef Dayes. But to call Aba new is to overlook an extraordinary lifetime of tradition, mastery, and devotion to the sabar drum. Born into an unbroken lineage of griots in Dakar, Senegal, Aba carries centuries of sacred musical knowledge in his hands.
Now joined by a powerhouse ensemble of fellow griot artists and global collaborators, Aba Diop & the Yermande Family’s full-length release Family doesn’t just introduce their sound, it affirms sabar as a rhythmic language that has shaped music across continents and centuries, and continues to shape what comes next. The group takes its name from the Wolof word “Yermande,” which means compassion, care for others, and deep respect for community. It pervades the music and performances in a tangible way; this music is medicine for our times. Visit Aba Diop on the web or instagram.
Stay over with us! Race Brook is offering a 20% discount on overnight accommodations for guests attending the concert using code SABAR. Click here to book your room with the discount now.
Onsite dining at Trailhead Berkshires
Sunday, November 23rd
5pm: Trailhead restaurant open
7pm: Doors Open
8pm: Concert begins
In the Barnspace at Race Brook Lodge
864 S Undermountain road Sheffield, MA
(directions)Early-bird Tickets: $20 (first 50 tickets)
Standard Advance Tickets: $25
Day of the Show: $35
Race Brook Lodge is a hidden gem in The Berkshires, at the foot of Mt. Race and a short hike from the Appalachian trail. The yoga & event barn at Race Brook is simultaneously rustic and sublime, steeped in hundreds of years of New England history. The Stagecoach Tavern is unpretentious fine dining, exquisite farm-to-table cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Much of the food is sourced from Race Farm, right on the property!
