Diene Sagna, master of traditional Sabar as well as an innovator of Contemporary sabar invites you to JUMPforJOY!!
- the 1st International Celebration of the life of Yaye Dib Faye ~ Diene's mum!

This will be an extremely special and memorable weekend bringing together great artists, students, and supporters of West African dance, arts and culture from across the UK, Europe and Africa...do not miss this unique experience!!!

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Every Wednesday 7-8.30pm, with Mohammed Dordoh of Semokor Performing Arts. £10.

Open level/mixed ability, beginners welcome. Drum provided, however do bring your own drum if you have one.

Venue:Studio 1, Husky Studios, 29a Amelia Street, London, Walworth SE17 3PY. (off Walworth Road)

Directions: Tube@Elephant & Castle
Buses: 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 148, 171, 176, 343, 468

Info/Enquiries: semekor@gmx.co.uk
07944418400 / 07932754470

Website: http://www.semekordance.com
Submitted by Nzinga Dance

SANTA YALLA ARTS.
West African Drumming And Dance.
'JOKEH' - Djembe Dance Class.
Venue - Unit 26N, 1st Floor, Vernon, Mill,Stockport, SK1 2HX.
When - Every Wednesday. 6.30 - 8.00pm.
Costs - £8.00 per class.
Contact - Paul or Jokeh.
info@santayallaarts.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/jokehsillah
http://www.santayallaarts.co.uk

West London's The Rhythm Studio is holding an induction class for those of you thinking about learning Djembe or Latin Percussion. We run classes Monday through to Thursday every week but this class is specifically for beginners. £12 payable in advance. E mail for more information...mail@therhythmstudio.co.uk or 0208 969 8616. Starts at 7.15 pm for an hour on Wednesday 27th April. We are very close to the top of Ladbroke Grove...W10 5BZ.

We are also running one for kids,which is after school at 4 pm, every Thursday.
Submitted by Laura Madley

Friendly Djembe, Dundun class/workshop restarting at the Watermans Arts centre, Brentford west london. every Thursday (from 7/4/11) 7.30-9.30pm £10-7.50 with or without drum hire. Call Lu on 07881431892 or just come along.
Submitted by stickybuddy

Fodé Bangoura is coming to Lisbon, Portugal for a 2-days workshop. 4 and 5 june 2011

medium level - 4hours - 50euros
advanced level - 6 hours - 70euros

+info:

slap.handtohand@gmail.com
tel: +351 91 988 02 64
Submitted by frodriguesb

Drumroots are proud to offer a full day and night event of workshops and performances. Hosted at the Manchester’s prestigious Zion Arts centre and presenting with some of the UK’s best teachers, artists and bands for you to participate, enjoy and get involved with!!!

Date: Saturday 26 March 2011
Time: 10am – 12am
Venue: The Zion Arts Centre, 333 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5ZA

ALL DETAILS. PLEASE VISIT: WWW.DRUMROOTS.ORG.UK or read on.....



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The " Deglulen" Gambian band comes to Chiswick on the 20th March @ 8.00pm.

At the George IV, 185 Chiswick High Road, London W4 2DR.

Tickets £8 on the door.

A fun evening is promised ! Dance till you drop, with dynamic djembe, kora and Gambian rhythms.

Please contact me for more info: solomelo13@yahoo.com
Submitted by Solomelo

A FULL DAY OF JOY, FUN AND HAPPINESS

A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS, LIVE PERFORMANCE AND AFRO SOUND SYSTEM

Amazing teachers, musicians and dancers from BURKINA FASO, GUINEE, MALI, SENEGAL, IVORY COAST, GHANA and GAMBIA. We will take you on a journey of West African rythmns and dance.
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