Dundunkini presents Issa AND Mokolo Sawane


Mokolo Sawane and Issa Sawane Senegalese Drum&Dance Workshop!

July 18th
1-4pm
Islington Arts
Factory
Parkhurst Road
Holloway,
London,
N70SF
Tube: Caledonian Road/Holloway Road,
Buses: 4, 17, 29, 43,91,153, 253, 259,


Submitted by tanya

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Learn and have fun with master drummer Abdoulay Sanfo from Burkina Faso.weekly workshop in Camden The African Village, 235 Camden Lock Village, London NW1 8QX.
book an advance.
contact alain 07527661207 if interested
thanks
Submitted by rouamba

Drum4Fun:- The first drum festival to be held in Wiltshire, takes place in West Ashton, Nr Trowbridge from 19th to 21st of June. A celebration of inspirational music with an African theme. Authentic African food is available, with all proceeds going to the Mamma Sarah Orphanage in Kenya. Events include free workshops, open mic stage on Friday and Sunday nights, stalls, display of multicultural dance and an evening performance on Saturday by Lokito Ya Congo, an African band and dancers based in London. Cost for weekend ticket including camping:- Adult £25, 10-15 £10, under 10’s Free. Day tickets for Saturday and Sunday:- £10 per person, under 10’s Free. For booking details contact Rob on 07791987865 or http://www.touchofspirit.org.uk
Submitted by Rob

Dundunkini presents . . .
Issa Sawane Senegalese Drum&Dance Workshop!

July 18th 1-4pm

Islington Arts Factory
Parkhurst Road
Holloway,
London,
N7 0SF
Tube: Caledonian Road/Holloway Road,
Buses: 4, 17, 29, 43,91,153, 253, 259,

Issa Sawane is an inspiring teacher from Casamance, Senegal. As a choreographer and performer he has impressed audiences with his dynamic appearances in Senegal and the UK, including, Tribe of Doris, Womad Festival, and African Village Festival.

At this 3-hour workshop, Issa and his musicians will be drawing from their wealth of knowledge of the dances, rhythms and songs from Mandinka traditions of West Africa (dances include Jambadon, Nyarga, Ekonkon, Lenje, Mbara and kumpo) to give us an unforgettable experience of Senegalese culture.

Dancers: Open to all levels
Drummers: You should have some experience with Casamance Drumming as you will be accompanying Issa's professional drummers and providing music for the dancers.

PLACES ARE LIMITED!! BOOK NOW TO ENSURE YOURS!
Advanced Bookings and Deposit Required, no later than June 28th.

E-mail: dundunkini@gmail.com to reserve your space. £10 for Drummers (£5 Deposit Required)
Dancers £20 (£10 Deposit Required)

See You There!
Tanya + Jo-Ann
DundunKini
dundunkini@gmail.com/ M:07949 761 589

Submitted by tanya

African Beats Camp
25th - 31st August 2009, Camerton, Nr Bath, Somerset

Tickets still available!

ABC brings the music and dance of West Africa to you with a fantastic programme of workshops and evening entertainment.

Set in the beautiful Cam Valley, this small friendly camp has an indoor hall with a bar, toilets and showers, plus outside camping and marquees.

Tickets are restricted to 150, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Workshops booked in advance - no overcrowded workshops!

http://www.hartbeats.co.uk/abc/index.html

We're very pleased to be hosting a day workshop with Nansady Keita in association with the Royal Northern College of Music.

Date: Sunday 17th May
Time: 11am - 4pm (including 1hr lunch break)
Price: £25
Venue: Royal Northern College of Music, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD

The workshop is open to all levels, beginners to advance.

To secure a place please download our booking form (drumroots website on our noticeboard) and post it to us with your payment.
http://www.drumroots.org.uk/13405.html

We hope to see some of you there!

All the best,

Simon McCarthy
Drumroots & Tanante
07533 303085

Kamara workshops have re-started in Stoke on Trent with David Woolley and Sekou Kompo, aimed at Intermediate / Advanced students with the aim of performing with Kamara Drum and Dance Troupe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSYXmZl-w5U

7pm to 9pm
£5 per head
Every friday night.
Let me know if you are interested,
many thanks
David Woolley
woolleydave@hotmail.com

Advanced Djembe Day-Workshop x 5 Hours

When: June 6th 2009 10:00 - 16:30 incl 1 hour for lunch
(I know its more than 5 hours but allows for any delays and chit chat!)

Suitable for Intermediate+ Players & will improve your abilities and pronounciation of melodie & solo techniques as well as new rhythm arrangements.....

Where: Commonweal School of Performing Arts, The Mall, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4JE

Cost: £ 30

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This West African drumming festival is scheduled from Tuesday 25th August until Monday 31st August 2009. It will take place in Camerton, nr Bath in Somerset.
We have four days of drumming, singing & dancing workshops with a 'rest day' in the middle (Friday 28th) for cultural activities (such as cooking, drum skinning and chilling out).
Teachers include Seckou Keita, Nansady Keita, Modou Diouf, Landing Mane, Ben Lawrence, Idrissa Camara, Diene Sagna, Vieux Bakayoko, Surahata & Binta Susso, Hans Sutton, Mockolo Sawane, Karim M'Baye, Yaw Asumade, Jamie & Simon from Tanante, Malo Sonko.
There will be live West African performances each evening with late night curfews and licences until 1am on Friday and Saturday.
There is a bar and community hall which will stage the evening performances, and provides all amenities, such as showers, toilets, kitchen etc., and camping is available.
More information at www.hartbeats.co.uk/abc
Submitted by nigsadler