Laconia Native Paul Thibeault and Wangari to Appear At Pittman's Freight Room June 28

LACONIA — Swinging in from the West Coast to attend the wedding of his best friend Lukas Salome, Laconia native Paul Thibeault and his wife Wangari ( Sharon) will appear Thursday June 28 for an encore performance at the Pitman's Freightroom in downtown Laconia.

Currently living, working and performing in Los Angeles Paul is the son of Russ Thibeault and Patty Thibeault of Laconia and Sharon's mother is Beatrice Njoki Mwrangu, also of Laconia.

Paul and Sharon have gained recognition on both the East and West Coasts, and currently reside in Los Angeles where they are recording, performing and writing music. Their show is versatile and beautiful. Singing in Swahili, Kikuyu and English.

For another World Acoustic Music Night at The Pitman's Freight Room on Thursday June 28 at 7:30 p.m. Their performance is very special and a must see in the words of Joan Baez. Admission $20. Children /Free. BYOB. Music is available. To download Wangari Vol. 1 Go to www.amazon.com

Wangari Sharon was born in Kenya, East Africa in 1986. She is part of a new generation of African performers who are bridging generations and cultures by mixing in other genres. The jazz, taarab, folk, soul and rumba rhythms in Wangari's music tell the story of her life, growing up in Kenya and of her travels. In 2005 she moved to Boston from Kenya to continue her music journey. Wangari

released her first hit record "Turn Me On" (Leta Hapa) featuring Mighty Mystic from her Pop album "My Love" as Qita.

Paul Thibeault is the guitarist behind Wangari's sultry vocals. This dynamic duo begun working together in New England in 2009. Thibeault a NH born guitarist was working as a Jazz Chord Melody player when he met Wangari.

They both would set off to create a fusion that is now "Wangari". Touring nationally their flow and heart attracted sophisticated ears and despite the producers attempt to change and add more to their work they have remained authentic. In 2010 Thibeault and Wangari released Wangari Vol. 1 in San Francisco. Access the live and intimate sound of the album pulled in a huge Bay area audience followed by a debut at the Throckmorton Theater.

She has worked with singers such as Miriam Makeba, Ben Jorge and Joan Baez. Wangari is also known for her humanitarian efforts with the children of war and resettled refugees.

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Laconia native Paul Thibeault and his wife Wangari ( Sharon) will appear Thursday June 28 at Pitman's Freightroom in downtown Laconia. (Courtesy photo)