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Back to the Roots 2010 Dance and Drum Camp with Bangourake and Lamine Sonko |
A not-to-be missed experience for anyone who has love of Rhythm and Dance! This intensive three day program of workshops taught by internationally acclaimed musicians, performers and teachers will cover a wide range of traditions and forms. With workshops tailored to all experience levels, all are encouraged to join us for a rhythm-filled weekend of joyful community. The camp will be held in beautiful Serpentine, Western Australia and all lodging and meals are included.
Back to the Roots 2010 is the brainchild of Percussionist Freddy Poncin. Other instructors include Ziggy Bey Jan who will teach you the traditional way of Sabar drumming from Senegal, Michael Boase instructs Samba Drumming, Inge van Winkel from African Dance and Danny Pender who will get you to your feet with the main Dance styles from Guinea and Senegal.
Our main instructors are:
Master drummer and griot Mohamed Bangoura alias BangouraKé from Guinee. The griot Bangourake is a former member of Percussion de Guinee, Mohamed is one of the world’s top djembe masters and instructors. This amazing performer will teach traditional djembe rhythms, technique, solo patterns and dance.
Lamine Sonko was born and raised in a music family in Senegal. A gifted Percussionist, dancer, singer and choreographer, Lamine is an amazing multi-talented artist from Senegal. Lamine will teach dance at the camp.
Date and Location:
The fifth Back to the Roots workshop-festival will be held from Friday evening 5 p.m. April 23 until Monday April 26 2010 5 p.m in the hills of Western Australia at
The Serpentine Camping Centre
22 Transit Road Jarrahdale
WA Jarrahdale
Click here to download the flyer and registration form. |
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Djembe Kan "The sound/voice of the Djembe" |
Djembe Kan has been founded by master drummer Mohamed Bangoura "Bangouraké" and Freddy Poncin. Djembe Kan is an organisation dedicated to Djembe drumming and promoting the traditions and culture from Guinea in West Africa.
Mohamed Bangoura "Bangouraké" - Master Drummer and Teacher in traditional Guinean Music
He is described in Guinea as the man with “Hands of Fire”, “the Lion of Matam”, already regarded by many connoisseurs as one of the best amongst the Master Drummers of this world. His life totally dedicated to the music and his traditions, mesmerizing audiences with his out of this world skills, talent, power and virtuosity. Bangouraké is a true master through initiation and ability.
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Instructional DVDs Vol1 and Vol2 |
These exceptional instructional tools were shot in offering clips of performances. From start to finish these DVDs exemplifies the traditional way in which the djembe was intended to be used.
Also check out the latest CD "Hamanah Doundounba". Traditional Doundounba Rhythms with new arrangements!
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Volume 2
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New CD "Hamanah Doundounba"
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Drumskull drums are our distributor for all Bangourake products in the USA.
Visit www.drumskulldrums.com if you are resident of the USA.
For the Benelux and Europe visit www.stiggelbout.nl
For Japan visit www.metalguinee.com and contact Jun Okubo. |
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