Djembe Drumming Workshop with Mohamed Bangoura “Bangourake”

Event Details

Registration is at 12:45. The Workshop will commence at 1.00pm through to 3.00pm. Afternoon tea will be provided.

This special drumming workshop will be led by Mohamed Bangoura, a 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.

Mohamed was born in Guinea, West Africa in a village called Bourramya-Koubya. This village is a few hours north of the capital, Conakry. Mohamed started to play at the age of 5 years old and has always been surrounded by music throughout his life. Mohamed was a member of the international acclaimed “Percussion de Guineé” and other National Ballet Ensembles based in Conakry.

BYO own djembe drum or contact the organisers if a loan drum is required : keith.naylor7@bigpond.com