BéréSanké Percussion, Kocassalé Dioubaté, Hand-made drums, Workshops, Performances

Hand-made African drums, instruments, music, workshops and performances.

Guinea Workshop

STUDY WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE IN

GUINEA, WEST AFRICA ,

WITH GRIOT KOCASSALE DIOUBATE

& FAMILY!!

Do you love to travel?? Would you like learn, or improve your skills in, West

African drumming &/or dance? Kocassale Dioubate invites you to join us in

his homeland of Guinea, Conakry, next December 2010. Come and immerse

yourself in the rich culture and beautiful scenery of Guinea while participating

in an intensive drum, music, &/or dance course!! Courses are open to all skill levels - the instructors, Koca & his father, master djembefola drummer Lansana Dioubate, & brothers Sekou & Issa, will happily accommodate to any

& all skill levels, to ensure that everyone gets the most out of their workshops.

Prices include :

*2 classes daily, 2-3 hrs each, of your selection(s) of djembe, doundoun, balafon &/or dance, 5 days/week (Mon-Fri) - instruments are provided

*accommodations throughout your stay - you will have simple but comfortable accommodations, truly immersing yourself in the culture & living with the people - experience warm African hospitality with your home-stay hosts, Koca’s closest friends & family

*3 delicious meals daily + drinking water

*local transportation

*weekend excursions to gorgeous nearby tropical islands & sand beaches

*performances by awesome local ballets (drum and dance troups)

Plus

*experience local traditional ceremonies and explore Guinea’s vibrant capital city and it’s colorful markets

*guided outings & tours can be arranged; check out the local arts & crafts, visit nearby villages & communities, bask in the sun on idyllic sand beaches, go for nature walks/hikes, live it up within Conakry’s exciting night-life scene, etc.

* space is limited - so the sooner you reserve, the better *