Description
If you have never experienced a true master drummer or West African dance then here’s your chance!
West African griot and acclaimed master drummer, Mohamed Bangoura, AKA Bangourake, will be gracing us with his presence in October for what is sure to be a fantastic day of African drumming and dance workshops at Lake Macquarie.
Where and for what levels?
Conveniently located at the Garden Suburb Community Center in Lake Macquarie, these workshops are accessible to everyone in the Newcastle region. Bangourake always brings great energy to his classes, they are fun, uplifting, vibrant and sure to be a good workout. These workshops will accommodate all levels of drummers and dancers, so don’t be shy, give it a try with the best African drum and dance teacher in the country.
When
October 19, 2024
- Drum:Â 1:15pm to 2:45pm
- Dance: 3:15pm to 4:45pm
Drum hire available.
About Bangourake
Bangourake is described as the man with “hands of fire” and “the lion of Matam” and is known internationally as a recognised master drummer. He grew up in a village a few hours north of the capital, Conakry, called Bourramya-Koubya, Guinea. Born into a family of Griots, music is in Mohamed’s blood.
Mohamed began performing at the age of five, participating in traditional ceremonies. He became a member of the internationally renowned Percussion de Guineé and featured as a soloist, and was also involved in numerous other national ballet ensembles in Conakry.
As a Griot, Mohamed’s life mission is to pass on the oral histories and traditions of Guinea through music, dance and storytelling. He excels at this through his live performances and teaching with an astonishing amount of charisma, energy and lightning-fast hands.
Among numerous accolades, in 2004, Mohamed’s album, Djembe Kan, was nominated for an ARIA Award for Best World Music Album.
For further information regarding up-and-coming performances and workshops with Mohamed, visit www.bangourake.com.
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