PROVIDENCE FOLKS:
Same times as usual:
1-2PM drum class; 2-3:30PM dance class.
see http://brownhillel.org/ for directions.
see you sunday,
jori
Thursday, May 31, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] PROVIDENCE summer classes
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Benefit for Kabisko Kaba - THIS WEEKEND: Dance & Drum Conference
Master Dance & Drum Conference
Benefit for Kabisko Kaba
Hosted my the local dance community (bio below)
Friday, June 1st & Saturday, June 2nd
Please come out and support Kabisko
while he is recovering from an debilitating injury!
Study West African dance & drum with the masters
for a weekend in Western Mass - Amherst & Northampton...
Class Schedule:
Friday June 1st
(Amherst Athletic Club, 460 West Street, Amherst, MA)
6:00-7:00pm - Lansana Toure (Guinea Drum)
7:30-9:15pm - Yalani Bagoura (Guinea Dance)
Saturday June 2nd
(Parish Hall, Sacred Heart Church, 101 King Street, Northampton)
10:00-11:45am - Mabinty Kera (Guinea Dance)
12:00-1:45pm - Yalani Bangoura (Guinea Dance)
2:00-3:00pm - Mito Camara (Drum)
3:15-5:00pm - Abdou Sarr (Senegal Dance)
5:15-7:00pm - Abdoulaye Sylla (Guinea Dance)
Prices: Single dance class $20; Two or more dance classes $15 each
Drum classes are $15 each.
Please call 413.519.7686 for more information.
Kabisko Kaba is originally from Guinea, West Africa. He was raised in a family with 8 siblings, and expressed his creativity through dance and acrobatics. He started dancing with the ballet Les Merveilles d'Afrique at the age of 14, through which he further developed the dances of his culture and Malinke ethnic heritage. Les Merveilles was formed in 1986 by the legendary Kemoko Sano, the main choreographer of Les Ballets Africaines, the national dance troupe of Guinea. Kabisko came to the US in 1998, and has been teaching and performing primarily throughout New England. Kabisko gives so much to our community not only through his teaching and performing, but also my hosting many other master African dance teachers and drummers.
Benefit for Kabisko Kaba
Hosted my the local dance community (bio below)
Friday, June 1st & Saturday, June 2nd
Please come out and support Kabisko
while he is recovering from an debilitating injury!
Study West African dance & drum with the masters
for a weekend in Western Mass - Amherst & Northampton...
Class Schedule:
Friday June 1st
(Amherst Athletic Club, 460 West Street, Amherst, MA)
6:00-7:00pm - Lansana Toure (Guinea Drum)
7:30-9:15pm - Yalani Bagoura (Guinea Dance)
Saturday June 2nd
(Parish Hall, Sacred Heart Church, 101 King Street, Northampton)
10:00-11:45am - Mabinty Kera (Guinea Dance)
12:00-1:45pm - Yalani Bangoura (Guinea Dance)
2:00-3:00pm - Mito Camara (Drum)
3:15-5:00pm - Abdou Sarr (Senegal Dance)
5:15-7:00pm - Abdoulaye Sylla (Guinea Dance)
Prices: Single dance class $20; Two or more dance classes $15 each
Drum classes are $15 each.
Please call 413.519.7686 for more information.
Kabisko Kaba is originally from Guinea, West Africa. He was raised in a family with 8 siblings, and expressed his creativity through dance and acrobatics. He started dancing with the ballet Les Merveilles d'Afrique at the age of 14, through which he further developed the dances of his culture and Malinke ethnic heritage. Les Merveilles was formed in 1986 by the legendary Kemoko Sano, the main choreographer of Les Ballets Africaines, the national dance troupe of Guinea. Kabisko came to the US in 1998, and has been teaching and performing primarily throughout New England. Kabisko gives so much to our community not only through his teaching and performing, but also my hosting many other master African dance teachers and drummers.
[Wadabo_updates] Drumming in the summer!
Dear African dance & drum community,
Drum Connection in the summer:
Hello Drummers!
A few reminders and new stuff too...
Well, the master, Famoudou Konate is here in Boston with us now! We're
getting ready for a full week of workshops starting Tuesday, May 29th.
Tuesday still has about 2 or 3 spaces in it and the rest is SOLD OUT. If you
are interested in an easy introduction into the music of the djembe and
dunun of the Malinke people of Guinea, this is an opportunity NOT to be
missed. Pre-Registration required. Call me at 617-686-6080 NOW to secure a
space in Tuesday. http://www.famoudou.com
All DrumConnection upper level classes are postponed for this week and will
start up the week of June 4th!
If you are new to drumming or been away from the drum for a while, check out
our line up of NEW classes starting soon! The Summer is a GREAT time to
drum, as you know. For Summer Semester Drum Classes, please go here:
http://www.drumconnection.com
I'll see most of you at the workshops and in our classes next week.
In rhythm spirit...
Alan
=====
PS – Mamady Keita joins us at the end of June for 4 days of fantastic drumming workshops-still a few spots left.
Mamady Keita: http://www.MKboston.com
And watch for our new Cuban Conga Classes starting soon! Posted to our site in a while....
Drum Connection in the summer:
Hello Drummers!
A few reminders and new stuff too...
Well, the master, Famoudou Konate is here in Boston with us now! We're
getting ready for a full week of workshops starting Tuesday, May 29th.
Tuesday still has about 2 or 3 spaces in it and the rest is SOLD OUT. If you
are interested in an easy introduction into the music of the djembe and
dunun of the Malinke people of Guinea, this is an opportunity NOT to be
missed. Pre-Registration required. Call me at 617-686-6080 NOW to secure a
space in Tuesday. http://www.famoudou.com
All DrumConnection upper level classes are postponed for this week and will
start up the week of June 4th!
If you are new to drumming or been away from the drum for a while, check out
our line up of NEW classes starting soon! The Summer is a GREAT time to
drum, as you know. For Summer Semester Drum Classes, please go here:
http://www.drumconnection.com
I'll see most of you at the workshops and in our classes next week.
In rhythm spirit...
Alan
=====
PS – Mamady Keita joins us at the end of June for 4 days of fantastic drumming workshops-still a few spots left.
Mamady Keita: http://www.MKboston.com
And watch for our new Cuban Conga Classes starting soon! Posted to our site in a while....
"Listening to Famoudou Konate, live or on CD, will make you a better drummer."
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The DrumConnection
PO Box 1311 Arlington, MA 02474-0021
781-316-8068 info@drumconnection.com
http://www.drumconnection.com
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] This week in Senegalese Dance
Dear African Dance and Drum Community
This week there are two special opportunities
to learn Senegalese dance arts
1 - TODAY 5/29 - Djembe Dance workshop with Demba Sene @ YWCA
2 - Sat 6/2 - Koutiro Dance with Fatou N'Diaye @ Dance Complex
1 - Dance with Demba Sene:
Come out and groove in a special workshop in Senegalese Dance - experience Demba's grace and exquisite style this evening.
Tuesday, May 29th, 6:00-7:30pm, @ Cambridge YWCA - Djembe Dance
Live drumming by Lamine Toure and other Senegalese drum masters. Classes are $12.00 each. Demba Sene has taught and performed in Boston many times (last time we saw him perform simb - Senegalese Lion Dance - with Lamine Toure at MIT's Broad Institute in April). A special thanks to Pape N'Diaye for arranging to bring Demba to Boston again. For more information please contact 323.684.8298. The Cambridge YWCA is located at 7 Temple Street, Central Square, Cambridge.
2 - Koutiro Dance with Fatou N'Diaye:
This Saturday we have the distinct pleasure of experiencing
Fatou N'Diaye's African Dance Class
May 26th, 4:30-6:00pm at the Dance Complex
Come and learn the art of Koutiro Dance, a Senegalese dance form that is
not often taught in Boston.
Sister Fatou offers African dance class every Saturday
with live drumming by master drummers, primarily focusing
on the dance and drum arts of Senegal. Please visit www.Silimbo.com
for more information on Sister Fatou, her classes, & her dance work.
The Dance Complex is located at 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq, Cambridge.
www.DanceComplex.org for directions
This week there are two special opportunities
to learn Senegalese dance arts
1 - TODAY 5/29 - Djembe Dance workshop with Demba Sene @ YWCA
2 - Sat 6/2 - Koutiro Dance with Fatou N'Diaye @ Dance Complex
1 - Dance with Demba Sene:
Come out and groove in a special workshop in Senegalese Dance - experience Demba's grace and exquisite style this evening.
Tuesday, May 29th, 6:00-7:30pm, @ Cambridge YWCA - Djembe Dance
Live drumming by Lamine Toure and other Senegalese drum masters. Classes are $12.00 each. Demba Sene has taught and performed in Boston many times (last time we saw him perform simb - Senegalese Lion Dance - with Lamine Toure at MIT's Broad Institute in April). A special thanks to Pape N'Diaye for arranging to bring Demba to Boston again. For more information please contact 323.684.8298. The Cambridge YWCA is located at 7 Temple Street, Central Square, Cambridge.
2 - Koutiro Dance with Fatou N'Diaye:
This Saturday we have the distinct pleasure of experiencing
Fatou N'Diaye's African Dance Class
May 26th, 4:30-6:00pm at the Dance Complex
Come and learn the art of Koutiro Dance, a Senegalese dance form that is
not often taught in Boston.
Sister Fatou offers African dance class every Saturday
with live drumming by master drummers, primarily focusing
on the dance and drum arts of Senegal. Please visit www.Silimbo.com
for more information on Sister Fatou, her classes, & her dance work.
The Dance Complex is located at 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq, Cambridge.
www.DanceComplex.org for directions
[Wadabo_updates] Lamine Toure 5/31, Beat Tree 6/1-3
Dear African Dance and Drum Community,
This week there are wonderful opportunities for
everyone to come out and support local artists
performing the dance and music arts of
Africa, the Diaspora & beyond...
1 - Thursday 5/31 - Lamine Toure & Gorup Saloum @ Lizard Lounge
2 - Fri, Sat, & Sun 6/1-3 - Beat Tree THREEE @ Dance Complex
1 - LAMINE TOURE & GROUP SALOUM
THURSDAY, MAY 31 at 9:30 pm
This week there are wonderful opportunities for
everyone to come out and support local artists
performing the dance and music arts of
Africa, the Diaspora & beyond...
1 - Thursday 5/31 - Lamine Toure & Gorup Saloum @ Lizard Lounge
2 - Fri, Sat, & Sun 6/1-3 - Beat Tree THREEE @ Dance Complex
1 - LAMINE TOURE & GROUP SALOUM
THURSDAY, MAY 31 at 9:30 pm
at the LIZARD LOUNGE 1667 Mass. Ave in Cambridge
between Harvard Sq & Porter Sq, $10 COVER
Group Saloum is: Lamine Toure (sabar and lead vocals), Paa Seck
(sabar), Moha Seck (sabar), Michael Lewis (drums), Raja Kassis (lead guitar),
Akili Jamal Haynes (trumpet, percussion and backing vocals), Walid
Zairi (bass), Ben Ricker (keyboards), Kimani Lumsden (percussion), Josiah
Woodson (trumpet, flute and guitar), Iginaijah Maxwell (backing vocals),
John Vanderpool (sax) and Sarah Privler (trombone).
For more info, visit www.laminetoure.com or www.myspace.com/groupsaloum
2 - Beat Tree Dance presents THREEE
June 1st, 2nd & 3rd, Friday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 7pm
At The Dance Complex, 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq., Cambridge
Beat Tree Dance presents THREEE, dance from all branches of the beat tree;
featuring new choreography from Venise Battle, Widmine Remy, Marianne Harkless,
Baindu Coomber, Heather Bryce, and Alissa Wilson.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $13.50 at the door, or 2 for $25. Call (617) 750-5931 for
advance tickets or for more information email beattreeconcert@yahoo.com.
Beat Tree Dance, a diverse collaboration between choreographers and dancers,
recognize African dance as the mother and roots of all dance and create new
vocabularies that incorporates elements of contemporary and traditional dance styles
- West African, Hip-hop, Orisha dance, Jazz and Modern. Beat Tree's choreographers
combine their movement with spoken word and live drumming to create a unique theatrical
experience. The choreography and prose of Beat Tree speaks directly to our African
Diaspora cultural history and our immediate experiences.
Friday, May 25, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Abdoulaye Sylla Teaches Fatou N'Diaye's class THIS SATURDAY...
Dear African Dance & Drum Community,
This Saturday we have the distinct pleasure of experiencing
Dance with Abdoulaye Sylla.
Abdoulaye will teach Fatou N'Diaye's African Dance Class
May 26th, 4:30-6:00pm at the Dance Complex
Come and learn the dynamic dances of Guinea, West Africa
all with Abdoulaye's signature grace and full-force energies!
Many thanks to Sister Fatou for bringing such a wide variety of guest master
teachers to broaden & deepen our dance learning!
Sister Fatou offers African dance class every Saturday
Fatou will teach class next Saturday, June 2nd
(4:30-6:00pm at the Dance Complex)
with live drumming by master drummers, primarily focusing
on the dance and drum arts of Senegal. Please visit www.Silimbo.com
for more information on Sister Fatou, her classes, & her dance work.
The Dance Complex is located at 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq, Cambridge.
www.DanceComplex.org for directions
Abdoulaye Sylla was a principal dancer and percussionist from 1989 to 1994 with Les Ballets Africains, the national dance troupe of the Republic of Guinea. From 1986 through 1994 Abdoulaye was also a principal dancer, percussionist and the director of technique for Les Merveilles D'Afrique, a private folkloric troupe which trains dancers for the national company. He has performed, toured, and taught traditional dance throughout Africa, Europe, and the United States. Abdoulaye now resides in New Haven, Connecticut where he is the founder and artistic director of Fotoba Dance Company.
This Saturday we have the distinct pleasure of experiencing
Dance with Abdoulaye Sylla.
Abdoulaye will teach Fatou N'Diaye's African Dance Class
May 26th, 4:30-6:00pm at the Dance Complex
Come and learn the dynamic dances of Guinea, West Africa
all with Abdoulaye's signature grace and full-force energies!
Many thanks to Sister Fatou for bringing such a wide variety of guest master
teachers to broaden & deepen our dance learning!
Sister Fatou offers African dance class every Saturday
Fatou will teach class next Saturday, June 2nd
(4:30-6:00pm at the Dance Complex)
with live drumming by master drummers, primarily focusing
on the dance and drum arts of Senegal. Please visit www.Silimbo.com
for more information on Sister Fatou, her classes, & her dance work.
The Dance Complex is located at 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq, Cambridge.
www.DanceComplex.org for directions
Abdoulaye Sylla was a principal dancer and percussionist from 1989 to 1994 with Les Ballets Africains, the national dance troupe of the Republic of Guinea. From 1986 through 1994 Abdoulaye was also a principal dancer, percussionist and the director of technique for Les Merveilles D'Afrique, a private folkloric troupe which trains dancers for the national company. He has performed, toured, and taught traditional dance throughout Africa, Europe, and the United States. Abdoulaye now resides in New Haven, Connecticut where he is the founder and artistic director of Fotoba Dance Company.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] no sabar drum classes mem day wknd
dear sabar enthusiasts
there will be no drum class this saturday may 26 or monday may 28 due
to the holiday weekend
have a great weekend
-Patty
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] PROVIDENCE CLASSES memorial day cancelled
Hi everyone,
Issa's and Seydou's classes are cancelled for this weekend. Enjoy the holiday!
Jori
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[Wadabo_updates] African Dance Memorial Day Weekend & Beyond
Dear African Dance & Drum Community,
Want to dance & make music this holiday weekend?
There are plenty of classes happening...
and two special workshops with Demba Sene !
1 - Regular classes & cancellations:
Most African & Diaspora classes are going on as scheduled this weekend and Monday. The only cancellation at the Dance Complex is Haitian class on 5/27 (Wilmayer Marcelin). Please contact teachers directly if you have any questions, this information is to the best of our knowledge at this time (Wed 5/23).
2 - Dance with Demba Sene:
Come out and groove in two special workshops in Senegalese Dance - experience Demba's grace and exquisite style this holiday.
Monday, May 28th (Memorial Day), 6:00-7:30pm @ Cambridge YWCA - Sabar Dance
Tuesday, May 29th, 6:00-7:30pm, @ Cambridge YWCA - Djembe Dance
Live drumming by Lamine Toure and other Senegalese drum masters. Classes are $12.00 each. Demba Sene has taught and performed in Boston many times (last time we saw him perform simb - Senegalese Lion Dance - with Lamine Toure at MIT's Broad Institute in April). A special thanks to Pape N'Diaye for arranging to bring Demba to Boston again. For more information please contact 323.684.8298. The Cambridge YWCA is located at 7 Temple Street, Central Square, Cambridge.
Want to dance & make music this holiday weekend?
There are plenty of classes happening...
and two special workshops with Demba Sene !
1 - Regular classes & cancellations:
Most African & Diaspora classes are going on as scheduled this weekend and Monday. The only cancellation at the Dance Complex is Haitian class on 5/27 (Wilmayer Marcelin). Please contact teachers directly if you have any questions, this information is to the best of our knowledge at this time (Wed 5/23).
2 - Dance with Demba Sene:
Come out and groove in two special workshops in Senegalese Dance - experience Demba's grace and exquisite style this holiday.
Monday, May 28th (Memorial Day), 6:00-7:30pm @ Cambridge YWCA - Sabar Dance
Tuesday, May 29th, 6:00-7:30pm, @ Cambridge YWCA - Djembe Dance
Live drumming by Lamine Toure and other Senegalese drum masters. Classes are $12.00 each. Demba Sene has taught and performed in Boston many times (last time we saw him perform simb - Senegalese Lion Dance - with Lamine Toure at MIT's Broad Institute in April). A special thanks to Pape N'Diaye for arranging to bring Demba to Boston again. For more information please contact 323.684.8298. The Cambridge YWCA is located at 7 Temple Street, Central Square, Cambridge.
Monday, May 21, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Tickets for Ndaje: It Takes a Village - African Dance Festival Concert
Greetings!
We at the Ndaje Festival 2007 are pleased to announce that tickets
are now on sale for Boston's 1st Annual African Dance Festival Concert,
Ndaje: It Takes a Village, which will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2007
at 8pm at the Somerville Theatre.
This is a show not to be missed, with choreography by Pape N'Diaye
from the National Ballet of Senegal, and featuring master artists from
various West African national ballets. (Download concert flyer!)
To purchase your tickets now, click here.
Or, visit www.ticketmaster.com/venue/8238 and click on Ndaje: It Takes a Village.
For more festival information, and to join the Ndaje Festival Email List , visit www.papendiaye.com/ndajefestival.
Jerejef!
Pape N'Diaye, Founder
Ndaje Festival 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Benefit for Kabisko Kaba - Dance & Drum Conference
Master Dance & Drum Conference
Benefit for Kabisko Kaba
Hosted my the local dance community (bio below)
Friday, June 1st & Saturday, June 2nd
Please come out and support Kabisko
while he is recovering from an debilitating injury!
Study West African dance & drum with the masters
for a weekend in Western Mass - Amherst & Northampton...
Class Schedule:
Friday June 1st
(Amherst Athletic Club, 460 West Street, Amherst, MA)
6:00-7:00pm - Lansana Toure (Guinea Drum)
7:30-9:15pm - Yalani Bagoura (Guinea Dance)
Saturday June 2nd
(Parish Hall, Sacred Heart Church, 101 King Street, Northampton)
10:00-11:45am - Mabinty Kera (Guinea Dance)
12:00-1:45pm - Yalani Bangoura (Guinea Dance)
2:00-3:00pm - Mito Camara (Drum)
3:15-5:00pm - Abdou Sarr (Senegal Dance)
5:15-7:00pm - Abdoulaye Sylla (Guinea Dance)
Prices: Single dance class $20; Two or more dance classes $15 each
Drum classes are $15 each.
Please call 413.519.7686 for more information.
Kabisko Kaba is originally from Guinea, West Africa. He was raised in a family with 8 siblings, and expressed his creativity through dance and acrobatics. He started dancing with the ballet Les Merveilles d'Afrique at the age of 14, through which he further developed the dances of his culture and Malinke ethnic heritage. Les Merveilles was formed in 1986 by the legendary Kemoko Sano, the main choreographer of Les Ballets Africaines, the national dance troupe of Guinea. Kabisko came to the US in 1998, and has been teaching and performing primarily throughout New England. Kabisko gives so much to our community not only through his teaching and performing, but also my hosting many other master African dance teachers and drummers.
Benefit for Kabisko Kaba
Hosted my the local dance community (bio below)
Friday, June 1st & Saturday, June 2nd
Please come out and support Kabisko
while he is recovering from an debilitating injury!
Study West African dance & drum with the masters
for a weekend in Western Mass - Amherst & Northampton...
Class Schedule:
Friday June 1st
(Amherst Athletic Club, 460 West Street, Amherst, MA)
6:00-7:00pm - Lansana Toure (Guinea Drum)
7:30-9:15pm - Yalani Bagoura (Guinea Dance)
Saturday June 2nd
(Parish Hall, Sacred Heart Church, 101 King Street, Northampton)
10:00-11:45am - Mabinty Kera (Guinea Dance)
12:00-1:45pm - Yalani Bangoura (Guinea Dance)
2:00-3:00pm - Mito Camara (Drum)
3:15-5:00pm - Abdou Sarr (Senegal Dance)
5:15-7:00pm - Abdoulaye Sylla (Guinea Dance)
Prices: Single dance class $20; Two or more dance classes $15 each
Drum classes are $15 each.
Please call 413.519.7686 for more information.
Kabisko Kaba is originally from Guinea, West Africa. He was raised in a family with 8 siblings, and expressed his creativity through dance and acrobatics. He started dancing with the ballet Les Merveilles d'Afrique at the age of 14, through which he further developed the dances of his culture and Malinke ethnic heritage. Les Merveilles was formed in 1986 by the legendary Kemoko Sano, the main choreographer of Les Ballets Africaines, the national dance troupe of Guinea. Kabisko came to the US in 1998, and has been teaching and performing primarily throughout New England. Kabisko gives so much to our community not only through his teaching and performing, but also my hosting many other master African dance teachers and drummers.
Friday, May 11, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Reminder: Music & Dance From Mali, SUNDAY
5/13 7pm - Troupe Baden'ya presents
A Mothers Day Celebration of Dance & Music From Mali
Join Troupe Baden'ya for a Mother's Day Celebration - Sunday, May 13th at 7pm at The Dance Complex.
A Mothers Day Celebration of Dance & Music From Mali
Join Troupe Baden'ya for a Mother's Day Celebration - Sunday, May 13th at 7pm at The Dance Complex.
Featuring a dynamic program of traditional dance & drumming, guitar & song,
and music on traditional instruments, all from Mali, West Africa.
Featured guest artists include: Seydou Coulibaly, Sidi Mohamed "Joh" Camara, Issa Coulibaly,
Featured guest artists include: Seydou Coulibaly, Sidi Mohamed "Joh" Camara, Issa Coulibaly,
Sori Diabate, Boubcar Diabate, Sidy Maiga, Fatou Keita,
and many other special guests from New England & New York City.
Tickets are $15/ $10 for mothers & children, AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR STARTING AT 6:30PM.
Tickets are $15/ $10 for mothers & children, AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR STARTING AT 6:30PM.
For more information call 617.388.0413.
The Dance Complex is located at 536 Massachusetts Ave, Central Sq. Cambridge
Please visit www.DanceComplex.org for directions
The Dance Complex is located at 536 Massachusetts Ave, Central Sq. Cambridge
Please visit www.DanceComplex.org for directions
[Wadabo_updates] Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo SATURDAY NITE...
Dear African Dance & Drum Community,
This Saturday you can enjoy the supreme artistry & dig-able rhythms of
This Saturday you can enjoy the supreme artistry & dig-able rhythms of
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo:
THIS SATURDAY, MAY 12TH
@ MATT MURPHY'S PUB
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo – Come and experience the irresistible, original rhythms of songmaster & griot, Boubacar Diabate - bringing exquisite compositions with Samba Lolo spanning the traditions of Mali to the shores of Reggae, AfroBeat, and beyond. Boubacar Diabate is a man on his way up - Bouba was recently described by Toussaint, a local vocal hero, as having a "voice of an angel". Come and check out what the fuss is all about; You will not be disappointed with Samba Lolo's music for the soul and grooves for the booty at Matt Murphy's! No cover, music starts @ 10pm, food served until 10pm.
Matt Murphy's Pub is located at 14 Harvard Street, Brookline Village, Brookline MA.
www.MattMurphyspub.com
THIS SATURDAY, MAY 12TH
@ MATT MURPHY'S PUB
Boubacar Diabate & Samba Lolo – Come and experience the irresistible, original rhythms of songmaster & griot, Boubacar Diabate - bringing exquisite compositions with Samba Lolo spanning the traditions of Mali to the shores of Reggae, AfroBeat, and beyond. Boubacar Diabate is a man on his way up - Bouba was recently described by Toussaint, a local vocal hero, as having a "voice of an angel". Come and check out what the fuss is all about; You will not be disappointed with Samba Lolo's music for the soul and grooves for the booty at Matt Murphy's! No cover, music starts @ 10pm, food served until 10pm.
Matt Murphy's Pub is located at 14 Harvard Street, Brookline Village, Brookline MA.
www.MattMurphyspub.com
[Wadabo_updates] No Sabar drum class w/ Lamine on Sat.
dear sabar enthusiasts,
sorry for the short notice but lamine has to cancel his drum class
for tomorrow (saturday) due to last minute travel plans. he
apologizes for the inconvenience.
there will be drum class on monday; have a great weekend!
-patty
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Abdoulaye Sylla Teaches Fatou N'Diaye's class THIS SATURDAY...
Dear African Dance & Drum Community,
This Saturday we have the distinct pleasure of experiencing
Dance with Abdoulaye Sylla.
Abdoulaye will teach Fatou N'Diaye's African Dance Class
May 12th, 4:30-6:00pm at the Dance Complex
Come and learn the dynamic dances of Guinea, West Africa
all with Abdoulaye's signature grace and full-force energies!
Many thanks to Sister Fatou for bringing such a wide variety of guest master
teachers to broaden & deepen our dance learning!
Sister Fatou offers African dance class every Saturday
(4:30-6:00pm at the Dance Complex)
with live drumming by master drummers, primarily focusing
on the dance and drum arts of Senegal. Please visit www.Silimbo.com
for more information on Sister Fatou, her classes, & her dance work.
The Dance Complex is located at 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq, Cambridge.
www.DanceComplex.org for directions
Abdoulaye Sylla was a principal dancer and percussionist from 1989 to 1994 with Les Ballets Africains, the national dance troupe of the Republic of Guinea. From 1986 through 1994 Abdoulaye was also a principal dancer, percussionist and the director of technique for Les Merveilles D'Afrique, a private folkloric troupe which trains dancers for the national company. He has performed, toured, and taught traditional dance throughout Africa, Europe, and the United States. Abdoulaye now resides in New Haven, Connecticut where he is the founder and artistic director of Fotoba Dance Company.
This Saturday we have the distinct pleasure of experiencing
Dance with Abdoulaye Sylla.
Abdoulaye will teach Fatou N'Diaye's African Dance Class
May 12th, 4:30-6:00pm at the Dance Complex
Come and learn the dynamic dances of Guinea, West Africa
all with Abdoulaye's signature grace and full-force energies!
Many thanks to Sister Fatou for bringing such a wide variety of guest master
teachers to broaden & deepen our dance learning!
Sister Fatou offers African dance class every Saturday
(4:30-6:00pm at the Dance Complex)
with live drumming by master drummers, primarily focusing
on the dance and drum arts of Senegal. Please visit www.Silimbo.com
for more information on Sister Fatou, her classes, & her dance work.
The Dance Complex is located at 536 Mass Ave, Central Sq, Cambridge.
www.DanceComplex.org for directions
Abdoulaye Sylla was a principal dancer and percussionist from 1989 to 1994 with Les Ballets Africains, the national dance troupe of the Republic of Guinea. From 1986 through 1994 Abdoulaye was also a principal dancer, percussionist and the director of technique for Les Merveilles D'Afrique, a private folkloric troupe which trains dancers for the national company. He has performed, toured, and taught traditional dance throughout Africa, Europe, and the United States. Abdoulaye now resides in New Haven, Connecticut where he is the founder and artistic director of Fotoba Dance Company.
Sunday, May 06, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] African Performances THIS Weekend - 5/12 & 5/13
Dear African Dance & Drum Community,
There are two fantastic shows this weekend
5/12 Guinea Benefit Concert in Arlington
5/13 Troupe Baden'ya Concert (Music & Dance from Mali) at the Dance Complex
Mark your calendars...
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5/12 Come one, come ALL! Hear the beat of our drums...
Alan Tauber and Here Makono - The Performance Troupe of The DrumConnection
present an evening of West African merriment for a good cause, The Guinea Fund.
Guinea Benefit Concert
Guinea - Yesterday and Today,
an interactive presentation
Saturday, May 12, 2007
7PM - 10PM
Arlington Center for the Arts Auditorium
41 Foster Street
Arlington, MA 02474
$15 admission
Cash Bar
African and other food served.
Come out, dance and sing and see this wonderful presentation on the people,
economy and conditions of Guinea. Please bid at the silent auction and make
a difference in the lives of many people in Africa.
Want to donate a service or item for the auction? Want to volunteer to help
make this event even more special 'cause YOU'RE a part of it, please let us
know. Email is best. We need your help. Many volunteer positions waiting for
you. Hope to see all of you there!
For more info: http://www.guineaconnection.com
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5/13 7pm - Troupe Baden'ya presents
A Mothers Day Celebration
of Dance & Music From Mali
Join Troupe Baden'ya for a Mother's Day Celebration - Sunday, May 13th at 7pm at The Dance Complex. Featuring a dynamic program of traditional dance & drumming, guitar & song, and music on traditional instruments, all from Mali, West Africa.
Featured guest artists include: Seydou Coulibaly, Sidi Mohamed "Joh" Camara, Issa Coulibaly, Sori Diabate, Boubcar Diabate, Sidy Maiga, Fatou Keita, and many other special guests from New England & New York City.
Tickets are $15/ $10 for mothers & children. For more information call 617.388.0413.
The Dance Complex is located at 536 Massachusetts Ave, Central Sq. Cambridge
Please visit www.DanceComplex.org for directions
There are two fantastic shows this weekend
5/12 Guinea Benefit Concert in Arlington
5/13 Troupe Baden'ya Concert (Music & Dance from Mali) at the Dance Complex
Mark your calendars...
*****************************************
5/12 Come one, come ALL! Hear the beat of our drums...
Alan Tauber and Here Makono - The Performance Troupe of The DrumConnection
present an evening of West African merriment for a good cause, The Guinea Fund.
Guinea Benefit Concert
Guinea - Yesterday and Today,
an interactive presentation
Saturday, May 12, 2007
7PM - 10PM
Arlington Center for the Arts Auditorium
41 Foster Street
Arlington, MA 02474
$15 admission
Cash Bar
African and other food served.
Come out, dance and sing and see this wonderful presentation on the people,
economy and conditions of Guinea. Please bid at the silent auction and make
a difference in the lives of many people in Africa.
Want to donate a service or item for the auction? Want to volunteer to help
make this event even more special 'cause YOU'RE a part of it, please let us
know. Email is best. We need your help. Many volunteer positions waiting for
you. Hope to see all of you there!
For more info: http://www.guineaconnection.com
****************************************
5/13 7pm - Troupe Baden'ya presents
A Mothers Day Celebration
of Dance & Music From Mali
Join Troupe Baden'ya for a Mother's Day Celebration - Sunday, May 13th at 7pm at The Dance Complex. Featuring a dynamic program of traditional dance & drumming, guitar & song, and music on traditional instruments, all from Mali, West Africa.
Featured guest artists include: Seydou Coulibaly, Sidi Mohamed "Joh" Camara, Issa Coulibaly, Sori Diabate, Boubcar Diabate, Sidy Maiga, Fatou Keita, and many other special guests from New England & New York City.
Tickets are $15/ $10 for mothers & children. For more information call 617.388.0413.
The Dance Complex is located at 536 Massachusetts Ave, Central Sq. Cambridge
Please visit www.DanceComplex.org for directions
Friday, May 04, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] New Afro-contemporary classes with Melissa Alexis!!
New Afro-contemporary classes with Melissa Alexis!!
AFRO-FUSION MODERN DANCE: Saturdays, 5-6:30pm (begins 5/19/07)$12/class
Afro-Fusion Modern Dance is a class that combines the spirit and
technique of West African, Afro-Caribbean, and modern dance styles. After a
soothing yet challenging full body warm-up, we will travel across the floor and
do center work, including choreography. Open to all levels; you are
encouraged to bring your sense of drama and expression to a soulful, fun, high
energy class. Wear comfortable clothing and bare feet (or flat dance
shoes/sneakers).
MOVING MEDITATION THROUGH DANCE: Sundays, 2-3:15pm (begins 5/20/07)$14/class
In Moving Meditation Through Dance, we will enter a peaceful space
where movement will help you release tension and stress and slow the racing
of the mind. We will use different movement methods and genres for the hour
long journey back to Self – Afro-Caribbean and West African dance
forms/for the duality of hot and cool; yoga postures and classical ballet/for the
opening of the joints and stretching and lengthening of muscles. This class is
not just about the technique... Open to all levels; wear comfortable
clothing, and bare feet (or flat dance shoes/sneakers).
**Location**
Joint Ventures Physical Therapy, Kenmore Square 654 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02215 Web site: www.jointventurespt.com (there is a picture of the beautiful
studio space located on the 3rd floor)By Train: Green line to Kenmore Sq. stop.
Steps from the stop and close to the Boston University Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
** For any inquiries about the classes,
please contact Melissa at (617) 224-7213 or lifeforcedance@gmail.com. Reserve your
space now via email! Sign up for both classes and pay the opening weekend
rate of $22 for both classes!***
Thursday, May 03, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] PROVIDENCE DANCE AND DRUM CLASSES UPDATE
Issa's drum class and Seydou's dance class will return to regularly scheduled times this week!
Issa's class will meet at 1PM.
Seydou's class will meet at 2PM.
Classes are $10 and are located at HILLEL (brownhillel.org).
Write to jori[at]brown[dot]edu with questions!
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] GROUP SALOUM - FREE SHOW 5/5
LAMINE TOURE & GROUP SALOUM
SATURDAY, MAY 5th at 4:30pm - 5:30 pm
at the 29th annual Wake Up the Earth Festival
On the Sun Stage at the corner of Lamartine & New Minton Streets
Near the Stony Brook T Station on the Orange Line
in Fabulous Jamaica Plain!
**THIS IS A FREE SHOW**
Enjoy a full day of live music and performances on two stages!
(Rain date is May 12.)
Group Saloum is: Lamine Toure (sabar and lead vocals), Paa Seck
(sabar), Moha Seck (sabar), Michael Lewis (drums), Raja Kassis (lead guitar),
Akili Jamal Haynes (trumpet, percussion and backing vocals), Walid
Zairi (bass), Ben Ricker (keyboards), Kimani Lumsden (percussion), Josiah
Woodson (trumpet, flute and guitar), Iginaijah Maxwell (backing vocals),
John Vanderpool (sax) and Sarah Privler (trombone).
For more info, visit www.laminetoure.com or www.myspace.com/groupsaloum
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
[Wadabo_updates] Call for Drummers - 05/05
Call for drummers to commemorate Richie Goldstein
Our dear friend Richie Goldstein, who has run the junk percussion
program for youth in JP/Roxbury and Dorchester area
for many many years, passed away yesterday. Richie had been battling
cancer for over a year.
Please help us gather together as many drummers as possible as a
commemoration for him and a tribute to the hundreds of youth he has
inspired, supported, and nurtured through his amazing percussion
programs.
Anyone able or willing to help with this can show up and be in the
Wake Up the Earth Parade at 11am (prompt) from the Monument in
Jamaica Plain at the corner of Centre and South Streets - Saturday
May 5th - please tell every drummer you know!
There is also a need for committed drummers who are comfortable with
youth to take shifts running the Junk Percussion area of the
festival, this is something Richie has done for years, playing
rhythms with you throughout the day - please contact Bonnie Rovics at
zenmassage@gmail.com if you'd like to help and i'll put you in touch
with the organizer for junk percussion.
[Wadabo_updates] Senegalese Music & Dance Performance this weekend, 05/06
Rambax MIT presents:COSAAN
An afternoon of traditional Senegalese drumming & simb (lion dance)
Sunday, May 6th, 2007 at 3:00PM -
Free and open to the public!
Featuring master drummer and Rambax co-director Lamine Toure,
with special guests artists:
Paa Seck, Moha Seck, Talla Ngom, Cheikh Ngom, Demba
Sene and Pape N'Diaye,
all master drummers and dancers from Senegal.
Broad Institute Auditorium
7 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA.
(on Main St., near Kendall Square)
Sponsored by MIT Music & Theater Arts
[Wadabo_updates] African Dance Healing Workshops with Wyoma
Announcing...
A 6-Week Workshop Series at The Dance Complex
Taught and facilitated by Wyoma
KUUMBA(We are creators)
Until the lion has his own historian…tale of the hunt will always
glorify the hunter.—Ghanaian Proverb
Location: Dance Complex, 536 Mass Ave, Studio 3
Dates: May 3-June 7
Time: Thursdays, 8:15-9:30pm
Cost: $14/class; $84 for full series
Description:
In this 6-week workshop series, facilitated by master dancer and
choreographer Wyoma, we will form a sacred circle for exploring who we
are as creators through African healing dance. African dance is much more
than physical movement—it is a direct way to celebrate life and to create
healing. From the movements of nature, of animals and elements, and
everyday life, the peoples of Africa developed specific dances to summon the
energy of the world around them into their bodies for connection and healing.
Dances and movements of the cycle of life, improvisation, and yogic
techniques are also integrated. As a facilitator of the African healing
dance, Wyoma creates the space and provides the vehicle for spiritual
and emotional healing through the dances of Africa. Participants who would
like to bring instruments are encouraged to do so. Comfortable clothing for
dancing is recommended. No dance experience is necessary—this is the
dance of life.
May 3: Creating space
May 10: Letting go
May 17: Rejoicing
May 24: Pulling in Opposites
May 31: Gathering strength
June 7: Taking action in the world
Please reply to this email with REGISTER in the subject to pre-register
(recommended).
Wyoma is a master dancer and instructor of African traditional and
healing dance. She is also a mind-body consultant utilizing dance therapy. For
over 35 years, she has taught and conducted workshops throughout the US and
internationally.
WYOMA
www.wyomadance.com
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