The Sonder Project Celebrates 10 Years w/ Mamajowali Live at The Freight in Berkeley
The Sonder Project is proud to mark 10 years of impact with an unforgettable evening of music, movement, and meaning. On Wednesday, August 27th, join us at The Freight in Berkeley for our 10th Anniversary Benefit Concert featuring Mamajowali—a powerhouse trio uniting the deep musical traditions of West Africa with Americana soul and boundary-defying improvisation.
This special night honors 10 years of transformational work by The Sonder Project, a nonprofit organization empowering communities in Sub-Saharan Africa through clean water, education, and sustainable agriculture. All proceeds from the event will support the organization’s continued mission to create sustainable solutions in partnership with rural communities in Burkina Faso and Malawi.
Mamajowali features three celebrated musicians:
- Joe Craven, a genre-hopping multi-instrumentalist who’s performed with
Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. - Mamadou Sidibe, a Malian kamale ngoni pioneer who helped evolve
traditional West African music. - Walter Strauss, a fingerstyle guitar innovator acclaimed for his kora-
inspired compositions.
Together, they deliver “Afromericana”—a genre-defying fusion of rhythm, culture, and soul that’s sure to get audiences on their feet. And yes—the dance floor will be open! Preview their sound at mamajowali.bandcamp.com.
Guests will enjoy live music, dancing, stories of impact, a silent auction, and refreshments —including beer and wine from our proud sponsors Red Car Wine and Lagunitas Brewing Company—available for purchase. All ages are welcome.
The Sonder Project is currently welcoming additional event sponsors and silent auction contributions. Interested partners may contact info@thesonderproject.org to get involved.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Location: The Freight, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA
Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Show Begins: 7:30 PM
Tickets: $40 (includes all fees) — available at
www.thesonderproject.org/freight
SILENT AUCTION PARTNERS:
- Salt & Pine Real Estate – Offering a 2-night stay at a beautiful retreat home with a pool and hot tub with access to Tahoe, the Yuba River, and only 5 mins from downtown Nevada City. Up to 12 people. Here is the listing: Escape to Nevada City’s Round House Retreat. – Nevada County | Vrbo
- Red Car Wine – a Magnum of Pinot Noir and a tasting experience for 4 guests on their Sonoma County property outside Sebastopol.
- The Bar Method
- Funky Door Yoga
- Chez Panisse
- Berkeley Ironworks
- The Natural Grocery Co.
- Saul’s Deli
About The Sonder Project
Since its founding in 2015, The Sonder Project has impacted over 86,000 lives by drilling 68 clean water wells, constructing 18 school blocks, sponsoring more than 300 students, developing a solar-irrigated community farm, and more.
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Rooted in a mission to do the most good for the greatest number of people at the most efficient cost, the organization empowers people with the resources and opportunities needed to lift themselves out of poverty. Though the work takes place in sub-Saharan Africa, The Sonder Project’s CEO, Chad Zibelman,
lives and works in Sonoma County, California—helping bring a global mission home to the Bay Area.
Learn more at thesonderproject.org
Follow The Sonder Project:
Instagram: @sonder_project
Facebook: thesonderproject.org
LinkedIn: the-sonder-project
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Location: The Freight, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA
Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Show Begins: 7:30 PM
Tickets: $40 (includes all fees) — available at
www.thesonderproject.org/freight
This editorial was sponsored by the fine folks at The Sonder Project
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