Classes, workshops, residential drumming holidays & festivals
Winter 2011/2012
- Sabar drumming
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Sabar, kora & balafon with Modou Diouf at Mama Sanchaba's in The Gambia
Holiday dates: Friday 27th January 2012 - Friday 10th February 2012, or
Friday 10th February 2012 - Friday 24th February 2012
For further details, email Lesley. Last year's brochures (with last year's prices) are available below, but note that the 2012 dates and prices are shown in a separate attachment (below). See Page 1 of 2011 booking form and Page 2 of 2011 booking form and 2012 Price List/Booking Form
Dates for these holidays coincide with the Festivals at Dombondir & Kartong (see below). Kartong is particularly close (walking distance) and both can be included in the holiday package.
- Festivals
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Kartong Festival - 10th - 11th February 2012
See the African Linx website for more details
- Djembe drum & dance
Joliba West African Drum School in The Gambia, West Africa, with Tamala Troupe
2012 bookings for individuals during January and February and group bookings in March and AprilOur quiet and secluded compound is situated in Kotu Quarry, between Manjia and Serra Kunda, where you will live and meet the neighbours of the community, away from the hotels and tourist trade. All tuition can be sourced to take place at the compound and meals can be arranged for you if required. Prices are kept very low as we wish students to come home feeling that they have been well looked after and wish to return.
For further details, call David Woolley on 01782 747 879 (before 1st Jan 2012) or by email (after 1st Jan 2012)
Mockoulo's West African Drumming & Dancing holiday in Abene, Senegal
2 weeks in May guaranteed to refresh and enliven an understanding of the West African drum and dance expression. Provided in the cost: airport transfers, all meals, accommodation and 50 hours of drumming, song and dance tuition,For further details, email Zoe or phone on 07863 966 322
