Hi all, new 'drum camp' / 'drum weekend' for all you drum enthusiasts. Beautiful venue too...

The Drum Gathering
Submitted by freefeet

Come and learn Doundounba with Yahz Ifea onono. This dance is a warrior's dance that depicts strength in a man or a woman. The origins of the dance are in Guinea, but it is a very popular dance throughout the West African countries of Senegal and Mali.

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Do you enjoy West African dance? Then come and try sabar dance, the high stepping and high energy dance from Senegal. Sabar dancing incorporates feelings of feminine sensuality and flirtatiousness, as it was originally danced only by women. Nowadays, it's danced by both women and men, and it provides the entertainment at special occasions, such as festivals, parties, and weddings.

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From Saturday August 21st – Sunday 22nd Sheffield is pleased to announce this exciting European first: a weekend of Guiniean drumming, dancing and song with Nansady Keita (maitre djembefola) and Special guest! (dancer)

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Drumming Workshops in Senegal with Seckou Keita

8- 20 January 2011: Intermediate/Advanced level
19 Feb- 3 March 2011: Improver/Intermediate level

Abéné – Casamance – Sénégal



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Djembe Drum Circle West London run by Lu Predere Thurs 7.30 10.00pm Watermans Arts Centre Brentford TW8 0DS £10/£7.50 with or without Drum hire Tel: 07881431892 for further details.
Submitted by stickybuddy

AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP IN CAMDEN MARKET JUST AFTER THE BRIDGE ON YOUR LEFT.

HAVE FUN AND LEARN SOME GROOVY RHYTHM WITH ABDOULAYE SANFO AND ALAIN ROUAMBA FROM BURKINA FASO.

2 HOURS OF EXCITEMENT LEARNING AND GOOD FUN.COME ALONG AND ENJOY THE POWER OF THE DRUM.

COST: £8 AND £2 FOR DRUM IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE

SPECIAL OFFER! BOOK IN ADVANCE 5 OR MORE CLASSES FOR ONLY £7 PER CLASS

FOR MOR INFORMATION: CALL ALAIN 07527661207 OR ABDOULAYE 07554012296
EMAIL: beoogo_yinga@yahoo.co.uk

THANKS
Submitted by rouamba

Tribe of Doris Intercultural Summer School is back
10 - 15 August

A unique family friendly event with inspirational teachers from Africa, South America, Europe and Asia, bringing vibrant cultural exchange to a beautiful Devon site.

This year we have more workshops than ever with extra classes of djembe, drum for dance, sabar drum and dance and darbouka; more parties than ever with an expanded open mic stage and loads of outstanding performances from the likes of Nansady Keita, Denise Rowe, Nii Tagoe and more; plus a rare chance to take part in a lila with Gnawa musicans from Morocco and some groundbreaking explorations into the shared roots of Candomble, Santeria and Gnawa cultures

Book early as this event will sell out!

For more information and inspiration: www.tribeofdoris.co.uk admin@tribeofdoris.co.uk

Submitted by Meriel

I am a Gambian musician with many years teaching and performance experience. I am now pleased to offer a djembe drumming circle/class in CHISWICK on Monday evenings starting 26th April (inc Bank holidays) from 7.30pm until 9.00pm (with a short break) The classes will be held at St. Paul's Vicarage (green door) Grove Park Road, London W4 3SB

To book or for further information please contact me on 07581 067970 or email me at solomelo13@yahoo.com. The cost is £8 including hire of djembe or £7 if you bring your own.

I look forward to meeting you.
Submitted by Solomelo