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8- 20 January 2011: Intermediate/Advanced level

19 Feb- 3 March 2011: Improver/Intermediate level

Abéné – Casamance – Sénégal

After the immense success of the past few years, we are very delighted to announce the 2011 editions of the “drumming workshops in Senegal”, led by Seckou Keita.

With an international reputation and an incredible versatility, Seckou Keita is one of the few artists has been described as a virtuoso on Kora and percussion instruments such as the Djembe,  Sabar, Seourouba or even the Drum Kit. “Seckou is such a generous teacher and person. It was a privilege to be part of this experience”

Seckou will teach traditional rhythms with solos and breaks. He will also run several musical sessions inviting other fellow artists to join in on kora, balafon and voices. This format was tested last year and we were asked for more!

Expect world class tuitions, good vibe, inspiration, adventure, challenge and fun!!

Location: All workshops will take place in the incredible beach village of Abéné, in Casamance, about 1 hour from the Gambian border. The village has become a hub for artists, with a large community of drumming and dancing troupes, as well as crafts include woodcarving, traditional artefacts and batik fabric dying..

What the package includes: 25 hours tuitions, standard but comfortable accommodations on a shared basis, breakfast, lunch and dinner, transport to and from Banjul Airport (from Banjul on 7 Jan, 21 Jan, 18 Feb and 4 March 2011 ), all instruments provided, support throughout the year to help you prepare to the workshop, carbone emissions offset for your time in Senegal

What it does not include: Flights, travel insurance, drinks, excursions and any other personal expenses.

BOOK YOUR PLACE FOR THE INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED WORKHOP

BOOK YOUR PLACE FOR THE IMPROVER/INTERMEDIATE WORKHOP

IMPORTANT NOTE: Evaluating your level

Have you got any doubt about your level? Here is some guidance:

Improver/Intermediate means that you have been playing regularly for at least 2 years and know an average of 15 traditional Mandeng rhythms such as Yankadi, Kuku, Soli Lent, Toro, Djolé, Gidamba, Fé and Dalah

Intermediate/advanced means that you have been playing regularly for at least 4 years, you can do the rolls in 4-5 and 6, and know a few traditional solos. You should know an average of about 30 traditional Mandeng rhythms such as Sorsonet, Djansa, Sunu, Yankadi, Tiriba, Soboninkun, Wassolonka, Soliwulen, Abondan and Bao

This is a guide only and if you have any doubt, feel free to call or email us o check

Due to popular demand, we have introduced new optional musical sessions to complement your stay:

Optional 10 hours Dun-Dun sessions: For the workshops we have designed a 10 hours dun dun workshop that will be spread throughout the 2 weeks. This will be a perfect opportunity to learn, practice and explore further Dun-Dun patterns and rhythms that will have been taught during the Djembe workshops. (Maximum 12 participants)

Optional 10 hours Kora sessions: led by workshop manager and Seckou’s own Kora maker, Aliou Gassama who is an experienced teacher. Because of the nature of the instrument, the sessions will include a strong individual focus (Max 6 participants)

Optional 10 hours singing sessions led by one of the most amazing African female singer Binta Suso. She will teach a selection of songs from the Mandinka repertoire. (Maximum 10 participants)

Optional 10 hours Balafon sessions. This is a great chance to learn a few songs on the Balafon. Name of the teacher shall be confirmed up to 1 month before the workshop (Maximum 6 participants)

Prices:

We have kept prices as low as possible to enable most to attend. That means no hot showers or luxury involved but a comfortable place with good vibe, inspiration, adventure, challenge and fun!!

Early Bird rate (valid until 31 July 2010): £700

Normal rate (from 1 Aug 2010): £800

Optional Dun Dun/Kora/Balafon/singing sessions  (10 hours) : £150

What past participants have said:

“You guys are so inspiring!”

“It was amazing! When is the next one?

BOOK YOUR PLACE FOR THE INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED WORKHOP

BOOK YOUR PLACE FOR THE IMPROVER/INTERMEDIATE WORKHOP

For further info or bookings, contact us info@worldartventures.com or by phone + 44 7940 266 773.

Places booked are exchangeable but non refundable. Although it is unlikely that the event will be cancelled, or subjected to changes in dates and location, please note that World Artventures will refund your bookings but shall not be responsible for refunding travel costs should this occur. Please ensure you have travel insurance to cover you in these circumstances or others that life sometimes throws at us.. .

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