Events for djembe calendar

[James]

Hi Guys, I'm putting the finishing touches on the calendar at the moment.

I want to list interesting events (that are of at least a national interest, in it's repected country).

You guys probably know the what events should be listed more than I do, so please let me know.

I'm really short on time (sorry for the late notice). So the sooner the better

I'm thinking events of the scale of Mama Africa, Les Voies du Monde, Mini-Guinea camp etc...

If you know the dates and can give them too, that'd be even more helpful.

Thanks
James

[FreekAce]

Mohamed Diaby is doing a Mini-Guinea krin and djembe workshop in Toronto next week on the 28th.

i have the details but not on me. can post them later.

edit: yay interwebs!

We are offering a special Youth Price for these workshops to encourage all to participate ... no limits!
Youth 12-17 years of age pay $15/workshop

Saturday, November 27, 2010
6:30pm - 9:30pm $35/3 Hrs
@ Dixon Hall - 58 Sumach Street

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - dundun Instruction
8:00 pm - 8:15 pm - Break
8:15 pm - 9:30 pm - jembe instruction

Sunday, November 28, 2010
12-1:30 pm@ Dixon Hall - 58 Sumach Street
DANCE $15/class
Start your day with Manding Foli Kan Don's regular Sunday dance class to set you in the tropical heat of Guinea


PERCUSSION GUINEA STYLE (KRIN/DUNDUN/JEMBE) $35/3 Hrs
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Krin instruction*
*You Must Pre-register for this workshop - we need a minimum of 8 participants. Please register at diabyclassinfo@gmail.com.

Come an learn about an ancient instrument from the forest region of Guinea, West Africa. The Krin was introduced to the ballet by master Krin player, Kemoko Sano. Kamako Sano was the director of Merveilles de La Guinea, which Mohamed Diaby was a part of for 2 years.

If there are not enough registered participants, this time slot will be used for dundun & djembe instructions.

This video is a brief demonstration of the Krin and its many styles and sounds, performed by Kemoko Sano.

4:30 pm - 4:45 pm - break
4:45 pm - 6:00 pm - jembe/dundun instruction
This class will build on the same rythm taught during the krin class and at the end it will be a total arranged piece including introduction, variations and finale.

[Marc_M]

I can't make the Mohamed Diaby camp, but if past events are any indication, it should be a good one. Mohamed plays a mean krin - I think that would be a great highlight.

[FreekAce]

from what i can tell mohamed plays a mean everything! im stoked for my next class. bummed that i have to wait until the end of the week. although the weekend should be fun, class on friday and then the workshop on sunday. good stuff!