Gaspard Zamble will be giving a 2 hour workshop in traditional dances from Ivory Coast at the beautiful Siobhan Davies studies, South London.
He will be accompanied by Henri Gao Bi and Odartey , masters of the art of drumming, so even if you do not want to dance, you may want to come just to listen to these two musicians together!

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** Bank Holiday weekend 25- 27th August 2012.***

Frititi is leaving the big city and setting up (an indoor) camp, in the green, green fields of , Iet Goch, Wales. Once settled in, a weekend's training in dance, drum and song will commence. There will be discussions, debates, film and performances, as well several hours (per day) of the thorough and articulate teaching for which Frititi is renowned. Led by Master Drummer and Master Dancer, Nii Tagoe, this is an opportunity not to be missed for anyone who wishes to see their creativity move on to the next level. Nii's tuition will stir up the gift within you!

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Jembe & doun classes will start again at Watermans Centre, Brentford on Thursday 3rd May.
Studio 2:- 7.30 to 9.30 Everybody Welcome.
£7.50 if you bring your own Drum or £10 if drum hire required
Submitted by stickybuddy

Danceafreaka African Fun Fitness Workout DVD

Danceafreaka®. Is a new and fun workout that uses Traditional African dance techniques to improve: body tone, flexibility, fitness, and cardio vascular health.

Uniquely it incorporates aspects of dances from different parts of the African continent emphasising their aerobic and muscle strengthening qualities. Every class is taught to beats from across Africa either live on the drum or pre recorded.


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Come on Ladies....
It's been a long, cold winter.... Let's get the blood circulating again....
Aida Diop and Eva Goudiaby are holding an afternoon of SABAR DJEMBE workshops that will have your whole body smiling again!

COME AND SEE!

There will also be a treat for Drumming enthusiasts;
a concert with leading Senegalese drummers, Khalifa Conte, Mohamed Gueye and friends!!!

************ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW****************

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Norwich djembe and dundun classes at the Music Room, Avenue Junior School, Norwich NR2 3HP are now led by Steve Seekings. Steve has been a djembe & dundun drummer for more than 15 years, making numerous study trips to West Africa and learning from many of the best in the UK.
Cool and fun, these classes are on schoolday Wednesday evenings (n.b. not in the holidays or half-term breaks).
Beginners and improvers 6.45 to 8.15pm
Intermediate / advanced 8.25 to 9.45ish
Cost - £5
Some spare drums are available
Please phone for more details or if coming for the first time.
Tel: 01263 511182, mob. 07786 137165
Email: s.seekings@btconnect.com
Submitted by jps

Beginners djembe drumming & percussion courses/workshops

Every Tuesday evening 7pm to 8pm or 8.15pm to 9.15pm
The Salisbury Hotel, 1 Grand Parade, Green Lanes, Harringay London N4 1JX Drums provided. Advance booking essential!

Contact Michelle at drumfun365 on 07791797415 or visit
http://www.drumfun365.co.uk or email info@drumfun365.com
Submitted by drumfun365

Brand new, mint condition 12" face djembe drum for sale. Recently constructed in Ghana. Newly skinned and tuned with quality rope. Made of traditional Twiniboa wood with attractive carvings on the side.

Most importantly it has excellent sound quality. It would be good for a beginner and also a professional.

New drum bag available if requested.

£170
Submitted by anitagorringe

Besten,
de aankondiging van een
spetterend djembe-weekend! Meld je aaaaan!

Vrijdag 22 en zaterdag 23 juli 2011



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