Djembefola

Just got back from Camp Menifanye.

This was the first time this camp was held, and the first time that Queensland has had a camp of such a high-calibre profile. Teachers:

Lansana "Sana" Camara
Mohamed "Bangouraké" Bangoura
Sibo Bangoura
Malin Sylla
Aicha Keita

The camp was held at an eco-community in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, in beautiful bushland. It's a great venue for a camp. They have a nice hall for the classes, complete with giant screen for watching movies at night. (We watched Djembefola on the Saturday night.) Accommodation is very nice too—small dorms (four persons each), and a nice community dining hall.

There were around 25 drummers an...

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I've never made a blog entry.

It has past a year since I joined. I started taking classes more or less at the same time. Took also two workshops (2 days each, though), with Baba Touré and Fode Bangoura. ...

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I'm Evan and I'm a djembe addict.

It's been a little over a year since I not only learned what a djembe is, but how to spell it, how to play it (sometimes/mostly), at least names/locations of 25% of the...

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I attended last week's camp with Epizo Bangoura at Bent's Basin.

This was the first (and probably only) time the camp was held there. Normally, it happens at the Bundagen eco community near Coffs Harbour,...

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really really really hot ensemble music will only be as good as the dununs.

Hi Ya... any drum fans out there... can you tell me if you know anything about the rhythm Lekule?
where does it come from?
why is it played?
... and do you know if theres any videos of it, dance or drumming!...

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Did this tour this morning with Rick. He was a fantastic guide and teach Ed. His instructions for the Segway were very clear and as a result I felt very safe whilst using it. It was great fun to ride,...

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A house is only as strong as the foundation upon which it is built!

**Re: Epizo's camp 2012** by **Dugafola** on Wed Oct 12, 2011 5:08 pm nice.

nice.

hi amanda, the universe always provides, when you commit yourself. just wondering about the title, though... a month into what? you've been playing many years, no?

that's a seriously good blog! have you seen some of the master musician interviews on this site?

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