Ladji Kante - Djembefola

Djembe and talking drum Come and experience the mystery of West Africa and its music.This drumming camp propels you directly into the heart of West Africas music hub, the capital of Mali, Bamako. You will have drumming tuition with Ladji 2 x 2 hours every weekday. Additionally, Ladji will take you along with a local drumming band to see authentic Djembe perfomances for events like traditional weddings, namegiving, birthdays etc. One weekend you will visit the village of Kela, so you can experience West African drumming and traditional Griot music in the context of a small village. You will stay with Ladji in a comfortable 6 bedroom house (including showers and toilets, not always standard in Mali :-)). 3 mouthwatering meals will be provided by an onsite Malian chef to ensure that you enjoy a wholistic experience of Malian culture. Camp Program: 6-7 June arrival and orientation 8 June workshop starts 12 June excuriosn to village 14 June return to Bamako 15 June workshop continues in Bamako 19 June end of workshop & final performance showcase of the students for the local community Price: 6300 ZAR 3150 ZAR deposit by 30. April 2009 (S.AfricanRand) 3150 ZAR equivalent to be paid in cash in €uro or US$ on arrival Included in the price: pickup and drop off from Airport full board and accomodation 2 weeks intensive drumming tuition with Ladji 3 day excursion to village participation in tradtional ceremonies and festivities Excluded: your airticket and visa fees water, cooldrinks, alcohol tips for griots and musicians who will perform for you outings to nightclubs and other activities space is limited to 10 people, register now to secure place Contact Peter Schaupp: +27 76 547 9547 [email protected]